Africa East Africa World 

Tanzania bans sex education books for children

Tanzanian has banned children books on sex education from schools. The government said the books violate “cultural and moral standards” of the country. Some critics say the sex education books promote same sex orientations in schools. Homosexuality is criminalized in Tanzania. In Tanzania, homosexuality is punishable by a minimum sentence of 30 years to life imprisonment. President Samia Suluhu Hassan… Read More
Africa Southern Africa World Zambia 

UN sponsored sex education program in Zambia faces rejection

– – A sex education program being sponsored by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Zambia has been rejected by top government officials. UNFPA on its website said the comprehensive sexual education project includes scientifically accurate information about human development, anatomy and reproductive health. It added that the project also covers information about contraception, childbirth and sexually transmitted infections.… Read More
Africa Featured South Africa Southern Africa World 

South Africans fume over leaked sex education curriculum

South Africans are fuming over a leaked version of the new 2020 life orientation curriculum. The curriculum is an updated sex education content expected to cover lessons on private parts, masturbation and explicit direction on using female condoms. Students from Grade 4 and up are said to be targeted in this leaked curriculum. Teachers have served notice of possibly boycotting… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana’s CSE debate: Formalizing the known or corrupting innocence?

Skye O’malley! That was the first historical romance novel I remember reading as a child. It’s a 496 paged book about the eponymous lead character who was as fierce in business as she was in the bedroom. I was in class five when I read this novel which translates to me being 11 years at the time. My folks liked… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana’s sexuality lesson for pupils sparks controversy

Ghana’s decision to introduce Comprehensive Sexuality Education in public schools has sparked controversy. Education service officials have said that beginning next year, pupils in all public schools, including five-year-olds, will receive Comprehensive Sexuality Education lessons. The Ghana Education Service argued that, the subject will empower pupils with values that would protect them from sexual harassment. But some parents and local… Read More