The East Mediterranean Federation of Sexual Health (EMFeSH)
The East Mediterranean Federation of Sexual Health (EMFeSH), a member organisation of the World Association for Sexual Health (WAS), promotes and advocates for sexual reproductive health and rights throughout the lifespan and across the East Mediterranean region by advancing policy change, inclusive service provision, intersectionality research, science-based sexuality resources, comprehensive sexuality education, and outreach.
Our Purpose
The purpose of EMFeSH is to advance national and regional education/formation/training and cooperation in the field of sexuality, and sexual health by supporting, facilitating, and coordinating initiatives and activities designed to generate context-specific research, education, and resources in sexuality and sexual health, including sexuality education, quality integrated sexual health services across lifespan, and the recognition and fulfilment of sexual reproductive rights throughout the East Mediterranean.
Our Mission
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Advance the discussions and exchange that normalizes the discourse of sexuality and sexual health.
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Promoting sexual reproductive health and rights.
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Developing the field of sexuality, sexual health, and sexology.
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Promoting scientific and ethical standards for educating professional and others working in the area.
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Establish and maintain working relations with WAS, regional and international agencies, organizations and professional societies in close coordination with WAS.
Our Team
Dr Faysal El Kak (President) - Lebanon
Dr Bouchra Assaraj - Morrocco
Dr Wafaa Tantawy - UK/Egypt
Dr Sara Nasseradeh - US/Iran
Dr Sahar Hasan - Palestine
Dr Faten Hachani - Tunisia
Dr Robina Suhayl - Pakistan
Sohayla Fakhahani - Egypt
Rami Nasr - Lebanon
The World Association for Sexual Health
The World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) is actively creating a world in which all people have access to Sexual Health, Rights, Justice and Pleasure. WAS achieves this through its regional federations, global memberships and strategic collaborations with international partners.
c/o Faysal El Kak (EMFeSH President)
World Association for Sexual Health
1300 S. 2nd Street, suite 180
Minneapolis, MN, 55454
USA
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Catch the replay of the EMFeSH webinar, where leading experts dive into essential topics in sexual health and rights across the East Mediterranean. This insightful session brings together voices from the region to discuss pressing SRHR challenges, share knowledge, and highlight collaborative actions needed to drive meaningful progress. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with the strategies shaping the future of SRHR in the East Mediterranean.
EMFeSH Symposium at The 17th European Federation of Sexology (EFS) Congress Bologna.
Among the standout moments was the well-attended Federation of Sexual Health (EMFeSH) Symposium. It focused on promoting and advocating for sexual reproductive health and rights throughout the lifespan and across the East Mediterranean region.
EMFeSH advances policy change, inclusive service provision, intersectionality research, science-based sexuality resources, comprehensive sexuality education, and outreach.