The World Association for Sexual Health 2015 Gold Medalist Lecture
If each one of us looks back in time, most of us will conclude that most violations of our sexual rights happened when we were young. Has this changed over the years? Are the sexual rights of young people better fulfilled and protected today than when we were young?
During the presentation I want to take you on the journey of what it means to be young and sexy over the last 40 years:
• Is it any easier for young people to express their sexuality and preferences freely and are they better protected against sexual violence and harassment?
• What has happened to sexuality education and service provision during this time span; do young people have better access to the information, education and services that they want and need? I will share different examples of this journey, showcasing paradigm shifts, based on facts, programmes, research and personal stories of my professional and personal life; what and who created the changes, where have we failed and what do we need to prioritize for the future.