Safe, seen and included: report on school-based sexuality education

Auteur institutionnel
UNESCO
Collation
66p.
Langue de la ressource
Anglais
Année de publication
2023
Mot-clé
Sexuality educationInclusive educationGender minorities
Thème
Diversité / Compétence culturelle / InclusionDroits de l'hommeAutres
Type de ressource
Research papers / journal articles
Niveau d’éducation
Autres
Région
Global
Lieu de publication
Paris

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Why we must empower all learners through inclusive comprehensive sexuality education

 

This report highlights the critical need for inclusive comprehensive sexuality education that embraces diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions to create a safe and inclusive learning environment for all learners. While progress has been made globally in promoting and implementing high-quality comprehensive sexuality education, there are still shortcomings in evidence-based curriculum and delivery, and discrimination based on sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions remains prevalent and harmful.

Through insightful analysis, case studies and exemplary practices from various countries, this report offers valuable recommendations to policy-makers, educators, and civil society groups. It emphasizes the significance of pre-service and in-service teacher training, as well as effective monitoring, to ensure the wellbeing of learners in all their diversity. By embracing these recommendations, we can unlock the gendertransformative power of education, fostering holistic development and providing a supportive space for all learners.