The scientific literature is replete with evidence that quality, comprehensive, and rights-based sexuality education delays the commencement of sexual activity and unprotected intercourse.
YOUNG people account for a disproportionate burden of global sexual and reproductive ill health, viz: the number one killer of young women is pregnancy and childbirth related causes; 45% of all new HIV infections occur in those aged between 15 and 24 years; and there are about 500,000 new curable sexually transmitted infections occurring in young people every day.
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