CLAM

CLAM, the Latin American Center for Sexuality and Human Rights, is a center based at the Institute of Social Medicine at Rio de Janeiro State University (IMS/UERJ). It focuses on sexuality and human rights in Latin America, bringing together research, education, public debate, and the dissemination of knowledge. Its work addresses issues including gender, sexual diversity, reproduction, abortion rights, and violence, as reflected in its news, interviews, campaigns, and analysis.

CLAM offers educational programs and courses, including postgraduate study and training initiatives on gender, public policy, and maternity and violence. It also supports research and shares findings through books, publications, a regional journal on sexuality, health, and society, and a library collection. The center provides access to research resources such as its archive, publication catalogue, and UERJ theses and dissertations. Through events, partnerships, and its digital platforms, CLAM connects academic work with wider conversations about rights and social issues. Its website is available in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, reflecting its regional and international outlook.