Let us talk about sex education in schools

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It was until this year, the 16-year-old Rahma realised that she didn’t want to be a victim of her problems, and pushed herself to curb her difficulties and for her fellow school-mates.

Sima Bateyunga, a Tanzanian sociologist is of the belief that in order to curb teenage pregnancies, sex education at schools is important so that the girls can equally have a good future. She tells Success, “What is taught in clubs such as B-galaxy or any other sex education programs at the school are issues such as effects of getting pregnant at an early age. It is taught and talked about with examples. The youth, especially the girls are taught about making informed decisions about their own body and take control in decision making. They aren’t just taught do’s and don’ts but are also imparted life skills to give them confidence to speak up, say ‘no’ and deal with boys and men who approach them for sexual favours. Such education goes beyond the school curriculum in helping them build a good future.”

Let us talk about sex education in schools

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