Disability-inclusive comprehensive sexuality education in Asia and the Pacific: an assessment of teacher needs
People with disabilities deserve equal access to high-quality education, including comprehensive sexuality education (CSE).
People with disabilities deserve equal access to high-quality education, including comprehensive sexuality education (CSE).
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 case study is part of a series covering Mongolia, Nepal and the Philippines that highlights findings from a research study which explores how teachers in the Asia-Pacific region can be supported to provide comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) to learners with disabilities.
This case study is part of a series covering Mongolia, Nepal and the Philippines that highlights findings from a research study which explores how teachers in the Asia-Pacific region can be supported to provide comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) to learners with disabilities.
This case study is part of a series covering Mongolia, Nepal and the Philippines that highlights findings from a research study which explores how teachers in the Asia-Pacific region can be supported to provide comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) to learners with disabilities.
Background and purpose: In 2020, the New Zealand Ministry of Education updated the national curriculum policy for sexuality education, broadening the focus to ‘relationships and sexuality education’ and strengthening guidance for both primary (Years 1–8) and secondary (Years 9–13) schools.
What is the potential of the main public institutions? What barriers exist in society to promote comprehensive sexual education?
Reflecting on the main report “Experiences and Perceptions of Mid-adolescents, Parents and Teachers on Comprehensive Sexuality Education: A Multiple Country-based Qualitative Research Study in Bangladesh, Jordan, Burundi”, SERAC-Bangladesh along with the University of Jordan, AFPA-Burundi and Sha
India is the second-most populous country globally, with the largest youth population between ages 10 to 24. Despite a young and culturally diverse demography, India has consistently deprioritised knowledge, awareness, and acceptance of comprehensive sexuality education [CSE] for its youth.
Asia Pacific Transgender Network (APTN) has curated this resource for transgender people and communities across the region.