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Interwoven Lives, Threads of Hope: Ending Inequalities in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Right; State of World Population 2024 Year of publication: 2024 Author: Daniel Baker | Ann Garbett | Gretchen Luchsinger | Tlaleng Mofokeng | Letlhogonolo Mokgoroane | Gilda Sedgh | Claire Thomas Corporate author: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Everywhere, people seeking essential sexual and reproductive health care are forced to navigate overlapping hurdles because of their gender, economic status, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and more. In the few places where data are collected, women of African descent are found to be more vulnerable to obstetric mistreatment and negative maternal health outcomes. Indigenous women are often denied culturally appropriate maternal health care, and their own childbirth practices may be criminalized, resulting in significantly higher risk of death in pregnancy and childbirth. Gender-unequal norms remain embedded in health-care infrastructure, including persistent underinvestment in the world’s largely female midwifery workforce. Women and girls with disabilities face up to 10 times more gender-based violence while also facing higher barriers to sexual and reproductive information and care. LGBTQIA+ people face serious health disparities in addition to – and as a result of – discrimination and stigma. The path forward to fulfill the Cairo International Conference on Population and Development promise of universal sexual and reproductive health and rights is clear: To achieve it we must root out inequalities from our health systems and policies and focus as a priority on those women and young people who are most marginalized and excluded. We need comprehensive, universal and inclusive health care grounded in human rights and evidence of what works. This work is vitally important, it is just, and it is possible. This report contains many examples of programmes and efforts that have expanded access to, and uptake of, quality care, usually with interventions tailored by and for those most in need. To accelerate success, we will require more and better data, disaggregated to understand exactly who is being left behind, and collected with their input and safety assured. 
Kyrgyz Republic Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2023: Snapshots of Key Findings July, 2024 Year of publication: 2024 Corporate author: National Statistical Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic | UNICEF Kyrgyzstan | United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) | United States Agency for International Development (USAID) | Government of Switzerland The 5th round of Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) covers 7,200 households across Kyrgyzstan, measuring 185 indicators related to healthcare, education, and social protection for women and children. MICS 2023 produced data for 32 global Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) indicators, disaggregated by key characteristics such as gender, age, geographic location, income level and disability. Кластерное обследование по многим показателям в Кыргызстане 2023: Обзор основных статистических данных Июль 2024г. Year of publication: 2024 Corporate author: National Statistical Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic | UNICEF Kyrgyzstan | United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) | United States Agency for International Development (USAID) | Government of Switzerland Национальный статистический комитет КР презентовал результаты нового Кластерного обследования по многим показателям (КОМП). В рамках исследования, было опрошено 7,2 тыс. домохозяйств по всему Кыргызстану по 185 показателям, связанных со здравоохранением, образованием и социальной защитой женщин и детей. В результате КОМП-2023 были собраны данные для 32 глобальных показателей Целей устойчивого развития (ЦУР), дезагрегированные по ключевым признакам, таким как пол, возраст, географическое положение, уровень дохода и наличие инвалидности. 
Implementation of Sexuality Education in Middle Schools in China Year of publication: 2018 Corporate author: UNESCO Beijing | United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) This research report describes the current situation and problems with the implementation of sex education in schools in China, and makes relevant recommendations for policy makers and schools. 中国初级中学性教育实施状况 Year of publication: 2018 Corporate author: UNESCO Beijing | United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) 本调研报告介绍了中国目前开展学校性教育的情况以及存在的问题，并对政策制定者和学校提出了相关建议。 
The Journey Towards Comprehensive Sexuality Education: Global Status Report Year of publication: 2021 Corporate author: UNESCO | Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) | United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) | United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) | United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) | World Health Organization (WHO) Comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) is central to children and young people’s well-being, equipping them with the knowledge and skills they need to make healthy and responsible choices in their lives. This report draws on multiple data sources to provide analysis of countries’ progress towards delivering good quality school-based CSE to all learners. 85 per cent of 155 countries surveyed have policies or laws relating to sexuality education, with considerably more countries reporting policies to mandate delivery at secondary education level than at primary level. However, the existence of policy and legal frameworks do not always equate to comprehensive content or strong implementation. Most countries report that they have some curricula in place but more detailed analysis suggests that it often lacks the breadth of topics needed to make sexuality education effective and relevant. Moreover, while efforts to scale-up teacher training are evident in a range of settings, research with teachers shows that many feel they lack confidence to deliver sexuality education. Surveys show that students frequently feel that they received information too late and would have preferred sexuality education to have started earlier in their schooling. There is evidence of opposition to CSE across a range of settings, often reflecting misinformation about the content, purpose or impact of such education. However, in many countries involvement of communities, including parents, school officials, religious leaders, media and young people themselves, has created a favourable environment for CSE. Recommendations to countries in this report include:Clear mandates and budgets to ensure implementation of policies and programmes that support the availability of good quality comprehensive sexuality education for all learners.Invest in quality curriculum reform and teacher training.Strengthen monitoring of the implementation of CSE. 
الشباب والسلام والأمن: كتيب إعداد البرامج Year of publication: 2021 Corporate author: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) | UN. Peacebuilding Support Office (UN. PBSO) | Folke Bernadotte Academy (FBA) الشباب والسلام والأمن: يسعى دليل البرمجة إلى المساهمة في الاستعداد التشغيلي وقدرة ممارسي الأمم المتحدة على تنفيذ أجندة الشباب والسلام والأمن.الغرض من الكتيب هو أن تستخدمه الأفرقة القطرية والإقليمية والعالمية في منظومة الأمم المتحدة، ولكنه يمكن أن يوفر أيضًا رؤى وإرشادات للممارسين الميدانيين خارج الأمم المتحدة، بما في ذلك المنظمات الدولية أو الإقليمية الأخرى، والنظراء الوطنيون، والشباب الذين يقودهم الشباب. المنظمات والحركات والشبكات التي تركز على الشباب ومنظمات بناء السلام.يعتمد الكتيب على الأدلة الحديثة والزخم المتزايد لإعطاء الأولوية لبرامج السلام والأمن الشاملة للشباب والتي تراعي الشباب، كعنصر أساسي في جهود بناء السلام الأكثر استدامة وطويلة الأمد. Youth, Peace and Security: A Programming Handbook Year of publication: 2021 Corporate author: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) | UN. Peacebuilding Support Office (UN. PBSO) | Folke Bernadotte Academy (FBA) Youth, Peace and Security: A Programming Handbook seeks to contribute to the operational readiness and capacity of United Nations practitioners to implement the youth, peace and security (YPS) agenda.The handbook is intended to be used by country, regional and global teams in the United Nations system, but it can also provide insights and guidance to field practitioners beyond the United Nations, including other international or regional organizations, national counterparts, youth-led and youth-focused organizations, movements and networks, and peacebuilding organizations.The handbook builds on recent evidence and increasing momentum to prioritize youth-inclusive and youth-sensitive peace and security programming, as a core element of more sustainable and long-lasting peacebuilding efforts. 
International Technical Guidance on Sexuality Education: An Evidence-Informed Approach Year of publication: 2018 Corporate author: Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) | United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) | United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) | United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) | World Health Organization (WHO) The UN International technical guidance on sexuality education was first published in 2009 as an evidence-informed approach for schools, teachers and health educators.Recognizing the dynamic shifts in the field of sexuality education that have occurred since then, an expanded group of UN co-publishing partners has reviewed and updated the content to respond appropriately to the contemporary needs of young learners, and to provide support for education systems and practitioners seeking to address those needs. The International technical guidance on sexuality education (revised edition) provides sound technical advice on the characteristics of effective comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) programmes; a recommended set of topics and learning objectives that should be covered in comprehensive sexuality education; and, recommendations for planning, delivering and monitoring effective CSE programmes. This revised edition of the Guidance reaffirms the position of sexuality education within a framework of human rights and gender equality, and promotes structured learning about sex and relationships in a manner that is positive, affirming, and centred on the best interests of the young person. It is based on a review of the latest evidence and lessons-learned from implementing CSE programmes across the globe. The revised Guidance reflects the contribution of sexuality education to the realization of multiple Sustainable Development Goals, notably Goal 3 on good health and well-being for all, Goal 4 on quality education for all, and Goal 5 to achieve gender equality. 
UNESCO, UNFPA & UN Women Joint Programme: on Empowering Adolescent Girls and Young Women through Education Year of publication: 2019 Corporate author: UNESCO | United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) The Joint Programme on Empowering Adolescent Girls and Young Women through Education leverages the collective expertise, experience and networks of three United Nations agencies – UNESCO, UNFPA and UN Women.It aims to empower adolescent girls and young women aged 10 to 24 to make successful and healthy transitions into adulthood, in and through quality education.Taking a lifecycle perspective and a holistic approach, the Joint Programme strengthens the links between education, health and gender equality.