[On the basis of the foregoing remarks, the Special Rapporteur considers that:] Sexual education is associated with the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancy; while this is necessary, it cannot provide a basis for State policies, which must consider sexual education as a right in and of itself.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the right to education
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Education
Health
Person(s) affected
All
Year
2010
Paragraph type
Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
SR Education, Report to the UNGA (2010), A/65/162, para. 81.