CARE Canada’s Youth Champions, Amal, Lauren and Madeline, chat about what they learned about sex education when they went to school and globally based on their conversations with Jessica from the Sex Information & Education Council of Canada (SIECCAN) and Sithembile from Restless Development in Zambia. They compare and contrast the different curriculums, and share their personal experiences around body image and the gaps they faced in sex ed. They discuss the importance of having honest conversations with teachers and parents, and how gender and culture are incorporated into lessons. The Youth Champions share aspects of the SHE SOARS* project and Canadian guidelines they would like to see implemented in Canadian sex ed and how youth can become involved at school and beyond.

*SHE SOARS, funded by Global Affairs Canada, is the Sexual and reproductive Health and Economic empowerment Supporting Out-of-school Adolescent girls’ Rights and Skills project. Learn more at: https://care.ca/shesoarsproject

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the SHE SOARS podcast are the speakers’ own and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, standards and policies of CARE Canada. The SHE SOARS podcast is a youth-led initiative that provides space for young people to discuss global Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights with the purpose of raising awareness in Canada. Listeners acknowledge that the material and information presented in the podcast are for informational purposes only and do not constitute advice or services. The podcast is for private, non-commercial use and speakers do not necessarily reflect any organization they work for.