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Part I: The rationale for sexuality education 1
1. Introduction 2
2. Background 5
3. Building support for sexuality education 8
4. The evidence base for sexuality education 12
5. Characteristics of effective programmes 17
Part II: Topics and learning objectives 25
1. Age range 26
2. Components of learning 27
3. Points of entry 27
4. Structure 28
5. Presentation 29
6. Overview of key concepts and topics 29
Tables of learning objectives 30
Endnotes 57
Part III: Appendices 59
I. Glossary on sex and sexuality terms 60
II. International conventions outlining the entitlement to sexuality education 63
III. Interview schedule and methodology 65
IV. Criteria for selection of evaluation studies and review methods 57
V. People contacted and key informant details 68
VI. Bibliography of useful resources 70
VII. List of participants from the UNESCO/UNFPA global technical consultation on sexuality education 77
VIII. Reference material for the International Guidelines 79
1.2 What are the goals of sexuality education?
The primary goal of sexuality education is that children and young people are equipped with the knowledge, skills and values to make responsible choices about their sexual and social relationships in a world affected by HIV and AIDS. Sexuality education programmes usually have several mutually reinforcing objectives:
• to increase knowledge and understanding;
• to explain and clarify feelings, values and attitudes;
• to develop or strengthen skills; and
• to promote and sustain risk-reducing behaviour.
Table 1. Common concerns about the provision of sexuality education
Concern: Sexuality education should promote values.
Response: These International Guidelines on sexuality education support a rights-based approach in which values are inextricably linked to universally accepted human rights.
3.5 Parental involvement
Many parents may have strong views and concerns (sometimes misplaced) about the effects of sexuality education. The cooperation and support of parents should be sought from the outset and regularly reinforced. It is important to emphasise the shared primary concern of schools and parents with promoting the safety and wellbeing of students. Parental concerns can be addressed through the provision of parallel programmes that orient them to the content of their children’s learning and that equip them with skills to communicate more openly and honestly about sexuality with their children, putting their fears to rest and supporting the school’s efforts in delivering good quality sexuality education. If parents themselves are anxious about the appropriateness of curriculum content or unwilling to engage in what their children learn through sexuality education programmes, the chances of personal growth for children and young people are likely to be limited. However, in the best possible scenario, teachers and parents work to support each other in implementing a guided and structured teaching/learning process.
6. Overview of key concepts and topics
Key Concept 1:
Relationships
Topics:
1.1 Families
1.2 Friendship, Love and Romantic Relationships
1.3 Tolerance and Respect
1.4 Long-term Commitment, Marriage, and Parenting
Key Concept 2: Values, Attitudes and Skills
Topics:
2.1 Values, Attitudes and Sources of Sexual Learning
2.2 Norms and Peer Influence on Sexual Behaviour
2.3 Decision-making
2.4 Communication, Refusal and Negotiation Skills
2.5 Finding Help and Support
Key Concept 3:
Culture, Society and Law
Topics:
3.1 Sexuality, Culture and Law
3.2 Sexuality and the Media
3.3 The Social Construction of Gender
3.4 Gender-Based Violence, Sexual Abuse and Harmful Traditional Practices
Key Concept 4:
Human Development
Topics:
4.1 Sexual and Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology
4.2 Reproduction
4.3 Puberty
4.4 Body Image
4.5 Body Rights
Key Concept 5:
Sexual Behaviour
Topics:
5.1 Sex, Sexuality and the Sexual Life Cycle
5.2 Shared Sexual Behaviour and Sexual Response
Key Concept 6: Sexual and Reproductive Health
Topics:
6.1 Pregnancy Prevention
6.2 Understanding, Recognising and Reducing the Risk of STIs including HIV
6.3 HIV and AIDS Stigma, Care, Treatment and Support
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UNESCO's Response to HIV and AIDS
Young People and HIV & AIDS
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