Sexuality education across selected Muslim countries: a review to inform Malaysia’s 2020-24 National Reproductive Health and Social Education Plan of Action

This desk review presents the latest evidence on best practices aligned with international comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) guidelines. It compares sexuality education policies and practices across selected Sunni Muslim countries: Turkey, Egypt, Morocco, Bangladesh and Malaysia. This review provides important insights to inform Malaysia’s 2020-2024 PEKERTI to enhance the effectiveness of SRHE in formal and informal settings, that will support the achievement of Malaysia’s international commitments, particularly the ICPD PoA and the SDG Agenda.