Americas and the Caribbean

Policies & Strategies
Policies & Strategies | 2022

The Barbados school nutrition policy

The Barbados school nutrition policy expresses a common vision of the measures required to improve nutrition and physical activity in the school setting. It applies to all public and private schools and educational institutions from preschool to tertiary level.

Case Studies & Research
Case Studies & Research | 2023

From invisible to indispensable

New research shows why bisexual and pansexual youth need comprehensive sexuality education that meets their needs. Comprehensive sexuality education (often referred to as CSE) is important to prepare young people for safe, productive, and fulfilling lives.

Case Studies & Research
Case Studies & Research | 2011

Latin America: school bullying and academic achievement

The work done here involved estimating the extent of bullying in Latin American schools and its impact on the academic achievement of primary school students. Pupils’ socio-demographic characteristics were analysed and linked with bullying.