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Traci L. Baird, President and CEO
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We respect your privacy. Read the privacy policy hereThe evidence is clear – Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) leads to increased gender equality and positive health outcomes for young people.
CSE is a powerful tool that can change lives, challenge discrimination and limit harmful values. It equips young people with knowledge and life-skills to build healthy, respectful relationships and make informed choices about their bodies and lives.
SheDecides works to ensure that young people have access to quality education and information about their health, bodies, sexuality and relationships, without stigma or shame.
SheDecides co-hosted a high-level roundtable on CSE in New York, ahead of the Transforming Education Summit. The event highlighted political leadership on CSE, with examples of progress and best practice from Rwanda, Argentina, Namibia, SheDecides Champions and young people.
Read more.Despite being an answer to some of the biggest problems facing young people today, it can be challenging to speak out for CSE with confidence and clarity.
We're shouting loud and proud for CSE as a solution to gender equality. Use the "What's the problem" campaign toolkit to help you speak out too.
Read more.SheDecides is part of the Global Partnership Forum on Comprehensive Sexuality Education (coordinated by UNESCO/UNFPA and WHO). The forum mobilises leaders and experts around political opportunities to speak out for CSE.
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