among adolescents and, to do this, we realise that we must empower them with appropriate age-specific CSE to mitigate their vulnerabities and guard against irresponsible and unhealthy choices” said,
“The notion that implementing CSE programs encourages sexual activity or promiscuity is flawed and not grounded in science because evidence shows otherwise. Besides, CSE covers wide-ranging areas beyond sex that are vital for positive physical and emotional development, such as abstinence, gender equality, human rights, GBV, Sexual Reproductive Health, HIV and STIs, among others”, added Dr. Iutung.
“This campaign is timely and aligns closely with the Day of the African Child theme of “Eliminating Harmful Practices that affect Children…” “It is our call-to-action to the African community on the need to work together to ensure that adolescents and young people everywhere have access to age-appropriate CSE that can empower them to make informed protective choices and meaningfully contribute to national development.