Call for Submissions
The Southern African Sexual Health Association (SASHA) 2026 Conference invites you to submit your work for consideration under the theme “Into the Fray.”
This conference brings together clinicians, researchers, educators, practitioners, and creative voices working at the intersections of sexual health, sexuality, and human experience. In a time of shifting global and local realities, we step into the complex, challenging, and necessary spaces where sexual health work truly happens.
We welcome submissions that engage with scientific inquiry, clinical practice, community work, and creative or embodied approaches that expand how we understand sexuality and sexual wellbeing.
Join us as we explore the provocations and possibilities shaping the future of sexual health and human sexuality.
Submission Guidelines
- All submissions must be made online via the website; submissions sent by email will not be considered.
- All submissions will undergo peer review by the Scientific Committee.
- The Committee reserves the right to reassign submissions as either oral or poster presentations, regardless of the preference indicated.
- Presenting authors of accepted submissions are responsible for registration fees, travel, and accommodation. Sponsorship is not provided by the Organising Committee; presenters are encouraged to seek their own if required.
- All accepted presentations are required to be delivered in person; virtual presentations cannot be accommodated.
Submission Deadlines
- The deadline for submissions is 30 June 2026.
- The corresponding author will be notified by email of the review outcome. All submissions will be acknowledged, with acceptance or rejection letters sent by TBC.
- Full registration, including payment, must be completed by TBC.
- The deadline for submissions is 10 July 2026.
Overall Submission Structure
- Please write the submission in English.
- Your title should be in sentence case (only the first word of the title and any proper nouns or names should begin with a capital letter) and should not exceed 25 words.
- The body of the submission should be in paragraph form and must not exceed 300 words. Please do not use all caps.
- Please do not use figures, graphs, or tables in the submission.
- Provide the full name, surname, affiliation, and country of all authors/contributors where required, listing the presenting author/contributor first. Do not include qualifications. Ensure that all authors/contributors have approved their inclusion.
- Carefully proofread the abstract / creative submission for spelling, grammar, and factual accuracy before submission. All accepted abstracts /creative submissions will be published as submitted.
- Complete all required fields on the online submission form accurately.
Abstract Submission Structure
Abstract submissions should include the following subheadings
- Background and Aim: Should be brief and informative and state the aim and context of your research.
- Methodology: Include a description of subjects and research methodology.
- Results: Outline the findings of the study.
- Discussion and Conclusion: Provide a summary and relevance of the main findings.
Creative Showcase Structure
Creative submissions will be required as follows:
- List all contributors and designate primary person who will be point of contact
- Please submit an artist statement detailing how this piece speaks to the conference theme as well as the methodology of the submission (max 300 words)
- All formats and media welcome
Presenter/Contributor Responsibilities
- The submitting author/contributor is considered the main contact and will serve as the corresponding person.
- All accepted submissions are required to be delivered in person; virtual presentations cannot be accommodated.
- In case of emergency, a co-author or co-contributor may be nominated.
- Presenting authors/contributors are responsible for their own registration and any other fees associated with attending the conference. Accepted submissions will only be included in the programme once full registration and payment have been completed.
- All accepted submissions will be published as received, without further editing. Submissions that do not comply with the required format will not be published.