Allies

(We) Proclaim our collective commitment to work with the whole society towards holistic healthy development and wellbeing of adolescents and young people of our country; where all adolescents and young people possess the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values they need to transition to adulthood, maintain healthy and respectful relationships with others, and be prepared to become active, empowered, and responsible citizens and help the country to realise full potential of national social and economic development. Read more about public health challenges in India and their calls to action.

National pediatric societies are composed of pediatricians and child health experts who possess a deep understanding of child and adolescent development, physical and mental health, and the unique healthcare needs of young people. Their expertise qualifies them to advocate for age-appropriate and evidence-based CSE that is tailored to the needs of children and adolescents, ensuring that it is integrated into school curricula and healthcare settings with cultural competence.

FIGIJ Advocates for the following calls for action in recognition of CSE as an essential intervention to improve child and adolescent health and well-being. We know that consistently, parents globally have broadly supported the provision of CSE. FIGIJ urges the following calls to action, where health care providers:
a. Advocate for support of implementation of CSE.
b. Include CSE in medical school and allied health curricula.
c. Be consistent in our own practice with the principles and education found in CSE.

Reiteramos: la Educación Integral en Sexualidad es un derecho de infancias, adolescencias y juventudes. El trabajo de docentes es ofrecerles información científica y laica, así como generar la reflexión alrededor de la importancia de la sexualidad en sus vidas y el papel de sus familias es acompañarles en ese proceso de formación y aprendizaje.

As the Council of an organisation that supports health and education professionals who serve adolescents and their families, we see danger in every effort to undermine CSE. We believe that every parent wants their children to have fulfilling relationships that are free from harm… CSE is thus shared between school and other institutions including the family. School-based CSE does not replace the parental roles and responsibilities in educating children about their reproductive health, but rather augments it.

Como Consejo de una organización que apoya a los profesionales de la salud y la educación que atienden a los adolescentes y sus familias, vemos peligro en todo esfuerzo por socavar la ESI.

We … recognize that education is a critical driver of gender equality and women’s and girls’ empowerment. Investing in education for girls gives them more opportunities to make informed choices over their lives, reduces their risk of experiencing all forms of violence and exploitation and increases their participation within and contributions to their communities and societies.