Advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
 
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Healthy Sexuality: Relationships, Intimacy and Sexual Behavior

Our Healthy Sexuality Program addresses relationships, intimacy and sexual behavior, with the goal of convincing key decision makers to acknowledge the universality of sexual relationships and understand the societal benefits of empowering people to have healthy and satisfying sexual relationships. To reach this goal, we conduct research, policy analysis and public education activities on preventing and treating sexually transmitted infections, including HIV; assessing the specific sexual and reproductive health needs of men; and examining the effects of social, economic and political contexts upon sexual relationships.

Relationships, Intimacy and Sexual Behavior resources at a glance

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Highlights

This summer, Institute staff will conduct a series of briefings for key UN agencies and other internationally focused agencies based in the United States on urgent next steps for adolescent HIV and pregnancy prevention. The briefings will highlight recommendations such as earlier, mandatory sex education, drawn from the Institute’s work in Sub-Saharan Africa and Central America.

 
youths at AIDS conference
Youth leaders from Ghana, Burkina Faso
and Uganda