IPPF Policies
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SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND RIGHTS
Policy 4.8 COMPREHENSIVE SEXUALITY EDUCATION 12. IPPF acknowledges the importance of young people’s access to Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE), both within formal and informal settings. IPPF urges MAs to promote a model of sexuality education that is rights-based and gender-sensitive and that considers the various sociocultural, economic and power dynamics that influence sexual choices as well as the resulting emotional, mental, physical and social impacts on each young person’s development. 13. The provision of CSE in IPPF should use a model of learning that takes a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships for young people, whether or not they are sexually active. A holistic, communitybased approach with a focus on participatory learning is preferred, and the environment within which it is provided should encourage critical thinking about gender equity and rights. 14. CSE should equip people with the information and life skills they need to make informed decisions and enjoy a healthy, pleasurable sexual life free from unwanted pregnancy, STIs, HIV and AIDS and sexual violence. 15. Comprehensive sexuality education programmes should be closely linked to and mutually reinforced by youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health service provision.
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