Only 20% countries have law, 39% have policy to address sexuality education: UNESCO report

Only 20% countries have law, 39% have policy to address sexuality education: UNESCO report

Only 20% countries have laws and 39% have a national policy that specifically address sexuality education, according to UNESCO’s Global Education Monitoring report. The crucial report has pointed out that sexuality education in primary education is compulsory in 68% countries and in secondary education in 76%. More than six in 10 countries cover topics such […]

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Sexual assault by a man of his wife can take the form of rape: Supreme Court

Sexual assault by a man of his wife can take the form of rape: Supreme Court

MTP Act recognises a husband’s act of sexual assault or forced intercourse committed on his wife as ‘rape’, Justice Chandrachud said MTP Act recognises a husband’s act of sexual assault or forced intercourse committed on his wife as ‘rape’, Justice Chandrachud said Sexual assault by a man of his wife can take the form of […]

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UNFPA, TechGig organise Hackathon to tackle gender based violence; here’s how to apply

UNFPA, TechGig organise Hackathon to tackle gender based violence; here’s how to apply

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) India and TechGig have teamed up to launch a hackathon — Crack the Code to Prevent and Address Gender-Based Violence. This hackathon is being organised with the aim of strengthening efforts to raise awareness and find solutions against gender based violence (GBV). Candidates interested in the hackathon can visit […]

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Over 98% of gender-based violence survivors not accessing healthcare a concern: MSF

Over 98% of gender-based violence survivors not accessing healthcare a concern: MSF

It flags lack of comprehensive medical care and fear of mandatory police reporting It flags lack of comprehensive medical care and fear of mandatory police reporting It is worrying that over 98% of Gender-based Violence (GBV) survivors do not access healthcare as such experiences may have long-term physical and psychological consequences, said Médecins Sans Frontières/ […]

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