Creating a Sexually Healthier World Through Effective Public Policy

Abstract

This paper reviews previously published technical documents regarding the promotion of sexual health through effective public polity. These documents are highly consistent in their recommendations for creating a sexually healthier world. These include: creating better climates for discussion of sexuality; increasing access to information and education about sexuality; providing education and training to professionals working in sexual health-related fields; developing prevention strategies to include community-based interventions; developing and providing access to comprehensive sexual health care services; enacting legislation that enhances and ensures sexual health; increasing research in human sexuality and evaluation of programs designed to promote sexual health; and recognizing sexual health as a basic human right.

Key Words:

• Sexual health
• public policy
• sexuality
• health
• sexual rights