South Africa >> Romania, Recommendation, 43rd Session, May 2023

Noted for the part on providing (comprehensive) sexuality/sexual education, as the legal framework does not provide for this concept. The issues pertaining to sexual and reproductive health education will be approached within the compulsory topic of Health education. ... The newly adopted Law of undergraduate education foresees the introduction of Health education as a compulsory topic within the national curriculum. It is under this major generic topic that issues pertaining to sexual and reproductive health education will be approached. However, the legal framework does not provide for the concept of sexual education/comprehensive sexual education. The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Family, Youth and the Equality of Chances, local public authorities, recognised denominations and non-governmental organizations, will promote programmes for the prevention of unwanted pregnancies and early maternity among pupils. The programmes will be adapted to the age and developmental level of the pupils.