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Paraguay launches controversial sex education curriculum amid teen pregnancy

The Associated Press — September 3, 2024, 11:00 AM UTC

Summary: Paraguay's Ministry of Education has approved its first national sex education curriculum amid the country's highest teenage pregnancy rate in South America. The curriculum promotes abstinence, warns against condom use, and lacks inclusivity regarding sexual orientation. Critics argue it perpetuates sexist stereotypes and enforces traditional gender norms. The program will pilot in September across five regions before a nationwide rollout.

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