The introduction of sex education classes in Croatia’s schools has sparked a bitter row between the Catholic Church and the centre-left government. “Peace in our homeland is at stake,” declared Archbishop Josip Bozanic of Zagreb as opponents of the curriculum change claim it will promote pornography, promiscuity and homosexuality. Deputy Bishop Valentin Poziac compared the Read more
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Fiji Ministry of Health and Catholic Church combine for human sexuality seminars
Tuesday, August 21st, 2012
The Catholic Church in Fiji is has joined with the Ministry of Health for a series of faith-based seminars on human sexuality. A release from the church said the Ministry of Health was partnering with them to combat the increasing numbers of teenage pregnancies and related issues. The event is aimed at both Catholic and Read more
Call to de-fund sex education programmes
Tuesday, July 10th, 2012Family First NZ is calling for the government to withdraw funding of Family Planning and Rainbow Youth’s sex education programmes, resources and websites which fail to tell the full facts and which compromise the concerns and wishes of parents, and the safety of young people. “Despite groups like Family Planning and Rainbow Youth being challenged Read more
‘Rainbow’ class worries father
Tuesday, July 10th, 2012A father is concerned his son attended alternative sexuality education classes at school that explored ideas like transsexuality without his knowledge or permission. However the Rainbow Youth organisation’s education co- ordinator stands by the presentations, saying its education package has been evaluated and is backed up by research. Earlier this year Rainbow Youth presented two Read more
Having one sexual partner for life best for your health says visiting doctor
Tuesday, June 26th, 2012
A visiting United States psychiatrist says in sexuality – “and I’m not talking about morality, I’m a physician” – the ideal was one sexual partnership for life, delayed until adulthood. “People that are able to achieve that – not that this is so easy – never have to worry about these myriad health issues.” “Health issues Read more
Religion hindering sexuality education in Pacific
Friday, June 15th, 2012
Pacific Island countries have been challenged to to rally against religious conservatism to ensure young people can make informed decisions about sex and pregnancy. The call was made by Papua New Guinea MP Dame Carol Kidu who was among several Pacific politicians attending the New Zealand Parliamentarians’ Group on Population and Development’s annual meeting in Wellington. The focus Read more
Samoa: Catholic Schools Introduce Sex Education
Saturday, February 11th, 2012
The plan by Catholic schools in Samoa to introduce sex education into its curriculum is supported by Samoa’s Minister of Education, Sports and Culture, Magele Mauiliu Magele. The Minister said such topics need to be taught so that students are well informed of the consequences of HIV Aids and also methods of prevention. However Magele Read more
Pregnant teen questions effectiveness of sex education
Friday, September 23rd, 2011
A pregnant teenager is questioning why students are being taught about sex when they are so young, especially given sex isn’t legal until the age of 16. Amber-Leigh Erasmus, who is now 17, is due to give birth to her first child on Saturday, a result of having unprotected sex during New Year celebrations. Amber-Leigh Read more
Vatican paper backs Dolan on sex ed
Friday, September 2nd, 2011The Vatican newspaper has backed Archbishop Timothy Dolan in a debate over over a new sex education curriculum in New York City, which is supported by Mayor Michael Bloomberg as a means of combating early and unintended pregnancies, especially among Black and Latino youth.
The initiative has been criticised by Dolan for, among other things, potentially usurping the role of parents in shaping the moral values of their children.
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