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The Human Rights Committee recommended that South Africa amend the Children’s Act with the aim of prohibiting virginity tests on children, irrespective of their age. [Para 58]
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National ReportPara 50) The Department of Health and the Department of Basic Education agreed on the development of scripted lessons to assist educators in teaching aspects of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in schools. Eighty scripted lessons are offered from grade 4 to 12 teaching learners on amongst others how to prevent the spread of STIs including HIV/AIDS, prevent and report sexual abuse, violence and rape, reducing risky sexual behaviours and on preventing unplanned and teenage pregnancy. Para 51) … Revising B-wise website (B-Wise is a website for young people to get honest information about their health, body changes, sex, relationships, contraceptives, HIV, and other STIs). Para 52) Information platform such as B-Wise were introduced to share scientific and accurate information regarding SRHR targeting both boys and girls, clinic finders, interactive sessions to respond to specific questions and feedback mechanism about services provided in facilities to promote youth friendly service.National ReportUN CompilationUN CompilationPara 42) Two Committees and the country team noted the high incidence of teenage pregnancy.
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