Professional Organisations
The Kinsey institute for research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction
The mission of The Kinsey Institute is to promote interdisciplinary research and scholarship in the fields of human sexuality, gender, and reproduction. The Institute carries out this mission through:
- development of specialized collections of resources for scholars;
- programs of research and publication;
- interdisciplinary conferences and seminars;
- provision of information services to researchers; and
- graduate training.
The Institute's broader mission includes service to the University and professional communities through teaching, clinical and research training, tours and presentations, and to the public through provision of clinical services for problems related to sexual and reproductive health and referral to appropriate organizations and groups.
The World Association for Sexology (WAS)
The World Association for Sexology promotes sexual health throughout the world and lifespan by developing, promoting and supporting sexology and sexual rights.
WAS accomplished this by advocacy actions, networking, facilitating the exchange of information, ideas and experiences and advancing scientifically based sexuality research, sexuality education and clinical sexology, with a trans-disciplinary approach.
In addition to its worldwide membership, the WAS has developed formal ties with prominent regional health and sexological organizations: