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Albany Council Rejects Calls to Ban Sex Education Books From Library.
A council in Albany, Western Australia, has rejected calls from a conservative group to remove and restrict access to two sex education books from its public library. The group argued that Welcome to Sex and Sex: A Book for Teens were inappropriate and crossed the line from education to promoting explicit acts. They proposed restricting access to Welcome to Sex for teens over 16 and removing Sex: A Book for Teens entirely until reviewed by the Australian Classification Board. Despite a petition and national attention, the council voted 8-3 to reject these motions. However, the council did agree to move...
Albany Council Rejects Calls to Ban Sex Education Books From Library.
A council in Albany, Western Australia, has rejected calls from a conservative group to remove and restrict access to two sex education books from its public library. The group argued that Welcome to Sex and Sex: A Book for Teens were inappropriate and crossed the line from education to promoting...
Supreme Court Advocates for Comprehensive Health and Sex Education in India
In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice JB Pardiwala, emphasized the urgent need for comprehensive health and sex education for children and adolescents. The Court recommended that the Central government consider establishing an Expert Committee to devise a robust program aimed at addressing the significant gaps in knowledge and awareness surrounding health and sexual matters. The Court acknowledged that there are widespread misconceptions about sex education in India and a reluctance to talk openly about sexual health. Recognising that effective education in these areas is crucial for the well-being and safety...
Supreme Court Advocates for Comprehensive Health and Sex Education in India
In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice JB Pardiwala, emphasized the urgent need for comprehensive health and sex education for children and adolescents. The Court recommended that the Central government consider establishing an Expert Committee to devise a robust program...
Consent education in schools is now mandated.
The NSW state government has officially released a new syllabus, reflecting the mandate for consent education in schools. Should teaching consent be solely the responsibility of educators, or is there a broader role for parents and the community in addressing this critical issue? While consent education in schools is an important part of raising empowered children, it must involve the whole family. Equipping children with the language and skills of consent and bodily autonomy at home from a very young age gives them the foundations to understand their rights, set boundaries, and respect others. Listen To Podcast
Consent education in schools is now mandated.
The NSW state government has officially released a new syllabus, reflecting the mandate for consent education in schools. Should teaching consent be solely the responsibility of educators, or is there a broader role for parents and the community in addressing this critical issue? While consent education in schools is an...