Minister of Education, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, says discussions are underway to introduce an age-appropriate sex education program for children, with the objective of reducing sexual abuse. Addressing an event, PM Amarasuriya pointed out the increase in sexual abuse of children in Sri Lanka and the need to educate children in this regard. She further said that the Health Ministry, the Family Health Bureau, and the National Child Protection Authority have requested the Education Ministry to include sex education in the school curriculum. “We have introduced a health module for Grade 06. This teaches children about maintaining their health. The…
Sri Lanka to introduce age-appropriate sex education in curriculum
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