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

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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 as gender roles, sexual and domestic abuse, and gender-based violence.