PASSAGE
THE NEED FOR SEXUALITY EDUCATION
According to Unesco (2009), the primary goal of sexuality education is to equip children and young
people with the knowledge, skills and values to make responsible choices about their sexual and social
relationships in a world affected by HIV. In addition to learning about the risks of pregnancy and sexually
transmitted infections (including HIV), children and young people also need to learn about the risk of sexual
[05] exploitation and abuse in order to recognize these when they occur, to protect themselves as far as possible and
to identify and access available sources of support. Sensitizing children, parents, teachers, police and local
communities to the nature and extent of sexual violence, and giving permission to discuss it, are essential steps
in tackling it. Sexuality education can provide an appropriate framework and context for educating students
about sexual abuse. For example, distinguishing between “good” and “bad” touch, learning how to express
[10] feelings, to resist pressure and to seek help are all key aspects of sexuality education that are also highly
pertinent to sexual abuse.
Available at:http://www.coe.int/t/dg3/children/1in5/Source/PublicationSexualViolence/Gordon.pdf. Access on:6/7/2016.
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