The International Technical and Programmatic Guidance on Out-of-School Comprehensive Sexuality Education – an evidence-informed approach for non-formal, out-of-school programmes reaching young people from left-behind populations

As defined in the UN Technical Guidance on Sexuality Education (ITGSE), comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) is a curriculum-based process of teaching and learning about the cognitive, emotional, physical, and social aspects of sexuality, which aims to equip children and young people with knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values that will empower them to: realise their health, well-being, and dignity; develop respectful social and sexual relationships; consider how their choices affect their own well-being and that of others; and, understand and ensure the protection of their rights throughout their lives.