It has been quite a year at the Centre for Sexuality. In many ways our work has continued to progress. We are reaching more diverse communities than ever before, and our impact is growing. However, we have also encountered barriers that, while frustrating, underscore the continued need for the services we provide.
When I joined the Centre for Sexuality team in 2001, our work in the community was difficult. Issues related to sexual health and sexuality were still highly stigmatized, building partnerships was challenging and we had very few visible, vocal allies. However, we had a strong foundation of education and human rights from when the organization started in 1972, and a solid reputation as an agency grounded in evidence and facts. Over the last two decades, we have created and expanded strong partnerships and programs that are responsive to the communities we serve.