Commitment title:

Intensifying our efforts for the full implementation of ICPD Programme of Action

Commitment description:

• The Government of Ireland commits to continue to prioritise the implementation of the National Sexual Health Strategy 2017-20 by ensuring that everyone has access to appropriate sexual health education and information, that high quality sexual health services are available and affordable, and that good quality data is available to guide the delivery of services.

• The Government of Ireland is committed to reviewing and updating the national curriculum for relationship and sexuality education in school settings. This review includes a review of both the national curriculum for relationship and sexuality education and how it is taught. This review will include information and education related to contraception, healthy, positive, sexual expression and relationships and consent, safe use of the internet, social media and its effects on relationships and self-esteem, and LGBTQ+ matters.

• The Government of Ireland commits to conduct a general population survey on the knowledge, attitudes and behaviours of sexual health and wellbeing and crisis pregnancy in Ireland.

Mode of engagement:

• Policy and guidance
  Sexual health and sexuality education