Sexual education 2010, para. 69

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In addition, abstinence-only programmes marginalize millions of young people who are already having sexual relationships and, like programmes promoting abstinence until marriage, do not foster informed and responsible decision-making. In the Special Rapporteur's view, this type of programme normalizes, stereotypes and promotes images that are discriminatory because they are based on heteronormativity; by denying the existence of the lesbian, gay, transsexual, transgender and bisexual population, they expose these groups to risky and discriminatory practices.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the right to education
Document type
Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
Person(s) affected
  • LGBTQI+
  • Youth
Year
2010
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Other
Reference
SR Education, Report to the UNGA (2010), A/65/162, para. 69.
Paragraph number
69