Paraguay launches abstinence-focused sex education curriculum amid high teen pregnancy rates.

Paraguay has launched its first national sex education curriculum, approved by the Ministry of Education, amid the highest teenage pregnancy rates in South America. The program emphasizes abstinence, labels sex as intended for marriage, and warns against the reliability of condoms, while ignoring sexual orientation. Critics argue it reinforces sexist stereotypes and is scientifically flawed, while some parents' groups support it for promoting moral values.

September 03, 2024
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