Re-entry policies in other African countries: policy brief
It is established globally that girls encounter a myriad of problems at each age and every stage of their journey in education.
It is established globally that girls encounter a myriad of problems at each age and every stage of their journey in education.
Early adolescence and puberty are turbulent times with significant changes in young people’s life. Most parents want to support their children as they go through this phase of changes in their life, however, often are unsure how to start conversations or how to address sensitive topics.
This Practice Brief focuses on the ways in which girls who are pregnant or parenting can be supported, so that they can thrive in education. This group of girls is often overlooked and under-researched. However, with the right support they can still make significant educational progress.
The updated National Teacher Preparation Standards for Sex Education are divided into seven standards: Standard 1: Professional Disposition. Teacher candidates demonstrate comfort and proficiency with, commitment to, and self-efficacy in teaching sex education.
This technical brief explores the support teachers need to provide disability-inclusive Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) in the Asia-Pacific region. The paper also recommends the various actions needed to address the identified gaps.
This publication is primarily designed to guide UNFPA staff in Country Offices in the Arab Region in implementing the CSE component of the UNFPA Youth Strategy, My Body, My Life, My World.
This thematic brief aims to take stock of existing evidence informing the potential of digital tools to complement delivery of sexuality education in the classroom, featuring a range of promising examples of how schools are using digital tools to support quality and comprehensive delivery.
Since around 2014, lawmakers at the federal, state, and municipal levels in Brazil have introduced over 200 legislative proposals prohibiting gender and sexuality education in schools under the guise of protecting children and adolescents from “gender ideology” and “indoctrination".
The evidence for increased focus on the link between education and health is strong. Education strongly impacts health outcomes and health is equally fundamental to education. This calls for a more comprehensive approach to school health and more coordinated action across sectors.
The International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations (IFMSA) acknowledges the relevance of Comprehensive Sexuality Education for ensuring respect to sexual and reproductive rights in the different stages of the life cycle, self-understanding, and forming healthy relationships.