Associated Partners

Practice-oriented collaboration with institutions across Europe and beyond

While the EMSEX programme has not yet been formally approved or implemented, a range of institutions across Europe and beyond have expressed their interest and intention to support the project, should it be approved.

These expressions of interest highlight the academic relevance, practical orientation, and societal value of the proposed programme. The institutions listed below represent diverse sectors, including higher education, healthcare, research, non-governmental organisations, and professional and scientific associations, and reflect a strong commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration in the field of sexology.

Institutions that have expressed their intention to support the EMSEX project include:

Scientific Societies and Professional Federations

European Federation of Sexology

Scientific Federation, Europe

European standards, scientific excellence, professional recognition

European Society for Sexual Medicine (ESSM)

Scientific Society, Europe

Scientific excellence, research dissemination, and professional standards in sexual medicine

Sociedad Española de Intervención en Sexología

Scientific Society, Spain

Professional standards and clinical expertise

Sociedad Internacional de Especialistas en Sexología

International Scientific Society

Global scientific networking and dissemination

Sociedade Portuguesa de Sexologia Clínica

Scientific Society, Portugal

Clinical sexology standards and training

Associação Portuguesa de Andrologia, Saúde Sexual e Reprodução

Medical Scientific Society, Portugal

Andrology and sexual medicine expertise

Swedish Association for Sexology

Scientific Society, Sweden

Scientific and professional development

Sociedad Andaluza de Ginecología y Obstetricia

Scientific Society, Spain

Reproductive and women’s health

Associação Portuguesa de Enfermeiros

Professional Nursing Association, Portugal

Nursing practice and healthcare standards

Associação Portuguesa de Urologia

Medical Scientific Society, Portugal

Urology, andrology, sexual and reproductive health, clinical standards, and medical training

ASANEC - Associación Andaluza de Enfermería Comunitaria

Scientific Society, Spain

Professional development, research, and quality standards in family and community nursing

NGOs, Community Organizations and Human Rights Bodies

APF - Associação para o Planeamento da Família

(NGO, Portugal)

Sexual and reproductive health and rights

ILGA Portugal – Intervenção Lésbica, Gay, Bissexual, Trans e Intersexo

(NGO, Portugal)

LGBTI+ rights and inclusion

The Swedish Association for Sexuality Education

(NGO, Sweden)

Sexuality education

The Swedish Federation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex Rights

(Federation, Sweden)

Human rights advocacy

Sexólogos sin Fronteras

(International NGO)

Global sexology intervention

Médicos del Mundo Andalucía

(Humanitarian NGO, Spain)

Vulnerable populations

Casa Qui

(NGO, Portugal)

Gender and sexual diversity

A4 – Acolher, Aceitar, Agir, Adaptar

(NGO, Portugal)

Social inclusion

Associação AMPLOS

(NGO, Portugal)

LGBTI+ community work

Associação Voz do Autista

(NGO, Portugal)

Neurodiversity and advocacy

HIV Sweden

(NGO, Sweden)

HIV prevention and health promotion

Noaks Ark

(NGO, Sweden)

HIV prevention, sexual health promotion, and psychosocial support

Universities and Research Units

Universidad Autónoma de Chile

Private University, Chile

Higher education provision, teaching, and research in psychology and health-related disciplines

University of the Coast, Colombia

Private University, Colombia

Higher education provision, teaching, and research in psychology, social sciences, engineering, and health-related disciplines

Universidade de Cuenca

Public University, Ecuador

Academic training and research in health and social sciences

Universidade de Aveiro – Sexual Behavior and Health Lab

Research Unit, Portugal

Scientific research in sexual health and well-being

Clínica Universitária de Psiquiatria e Psicologia – Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Lisboa

University Clinical Unit, Portugal

Advanced clinical training and applied research

Serviço de Psicologia, Inovação e Conhecimento (SPIC) – Universidade Lusófona

University Service / Academic Unit, Portugal

Applied psychological services, innovation, and knowledge transfer in health and social sciences

Institut für Sexualforschung, Sexualmedizin & Forensische Psychiatrie

Research Institute, Germany

Interdisciplinary research and clinical expertise in sex research and sexual medicine

Professional Networks and Knowledge Centres

Regional Network of Clinical Sexologists in Skåne

(Professional Network, Sweden)

Regional clinical collaboration

Centre for Sexual Medicine, Gothenburg

(Clinical Center, Sweden)

Multidisciplinary sexual medicine

Distrito Sanitario Almería

(Public Health Authority, Spain)

Health system integration

Clinical Centres and Specialized Health Services

ANOVA – Centre for Andrology, Sexual Medicine and Transgender Medicine

(Specialized Clinical Centre, Sweden)

Sexual medicine and transgender health

Centre for Sexual Medicine, Gothenburg

(Clinical Centre, Sweden)

Multidisciplinary sexual medicine

Sexual Therapeutic Clinic Skåne

(Specialized Clinic, Sweden)

Clinical sexology practice

Partners in Neuroscience

(Clinical & Research Centre, Portugal)

Neuropsychology and clinical intervention

Hospital Universitario Torrecárdenas

(University Hospital, Spain)

Public healthcare and clinical training

Instituto de Desenvolvimento Infantil Diferenças

(Clinical Institute, Portugal)

Child development and mental health

Student Associations

ANEP – Associação Nacional de Estudantes de Psicologia

Student Association, Portugal

Student engagement and dissemination

ANEM – Associação Nacional de Estudantes de Medicina

Student Association, Portugal

Interdisciplinary student involvement

Public Bodies

Comissão para a Cidadania e Igualdade de Género

Government Body, Portugal

Gender equality and public policy