Human Rights Campaign leads call for LGBTQ-inclusive sexual education
Published Tuesday, May. 25, 2021, 4:33 pm
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The Human Rights Campaign Foundation has released a major new report detailing the urgent need for LGBTQ-inclusive sex education programs and supports.
LGBTQ youth, particularly those who are at the intersection of multiple marginalized communities, need to be able to learn in settings that are inclusive of their experiences and that give them the necessary tools to stay safe and healthy. However, whether legally barred or simply ignored, LGBTQ-inclusive sex education is not available for most youth, especially for LGBTQ youth who are Black, Indigenous, and other people of color.
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