Iceland >> Japan, Recommendation, 42nd Session, January 2023

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State under Review
Recommendation
Implement CSE inside and outside of schools, in line with international standards.
Explanation
In Japan, sexuality education is already provided from various perspectives corresponding to the developmental stages of pupils, based on the National Curriculum Standard. Neither comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) as a general term nor CSE as advocated by the UNESCO Guidance is acceptable to the Government.
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