WHAT STUDENTS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SRHR

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   Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) are important for the health, safety, and well-being of young people. Students need to know:

Their bodies: Understand the physical and emotional changes that occur during puberty.

Personal hygiene: Practice proper hygiene, including menstrual hygiene.

Healthy relationships: Build relationships based on respect, trust, and equality.

Consent: Understand that everyone has the right to make decisions about their own body and that consent must always be respected.

Protection from abuse: Know how to identify and report sexual abuse, harassment, and violence.

Accurate information: Seek correct SRHR information from trusted teachers, parents, health workers, and reliable sources.

Prevention of STIs: Understand how sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, can be prevented and where to seek testing and treatment.

Avoiding early and unintended pregnancy: Understand the consequences of early pregnancy and the importance of making informed and responsible decisions.

Their rights: Know that every young person deserves dignity, privacy, health information, and protection from discrimination and violence.

Seeking help: Know where to get friendly, confidential, and appropriate health services and support when needed.




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