14 January 2020
Commitment title:
Sexual and reproductive health education for adolescents and Youth
Commitment description:Sexual and reproductive health education in schools, and adolescent and youth friendly health services will be further strengthened with the partnership of Ministry of Health, Education, Vocational training and Youth affairs.
Commitment to be actioned in:
Sri Lanka
Submitted from:
Sri Lanka
Submitted by
Sri Lanka
Thematic area
Achieve universal access to sexual and reproductive health as a part of universal health coverage (UHC)
Achieve universal access to sexual and reproductive health as a part of universal health coverage (UHC)
Commitment category
(4) Access for all adolescents and youth, especially girls, to comprehensive and age-responsive information, education and adolescent-friendly comprehensive, quality and timely services to be able to make free and informed decisions and choices about their sexuality and reproductive lives, to adequately protect themselves from unintended pregnancies, all forms of sexual and gender-based violence and harmful practices, sexually transmitted infections, including HIV/AIDS, to facilitate a safe transition into adulthood.
