Monday, 04 February 2013

Roundtable discussion with the media on Comprehensive Sexuality Education and Information




Save the Children acknowledges the role of the media to educate inform and entertain. The media forms an important part of implementing the information aspect of Comprehensive Sexuality Education and Information (CSE & I) because it draws the attention of society to the issue. The different platforms of the media penetrate all communities carrying contents such as sexuality. It is imperative for the media to be properly informed about this subject.

We believe that effective sexuality education can provide young people with age- appropriate, culturally relevant and scientifically accurate information. It includes structured opportunities for young people to explore their attitudes and values, and to practise the decision- making and other life skills they will need to be able to make informed choices about their sexual lives.

This issue of Comprehensive Sexuality Education and Information has already been misrepresented in the past and in the same breath we know it is a topic not often spoken about openly. Save the Children is interested in sharing with the media our views and ideas on the issue and has therefore planned this gathering. We are inviting you to participate in a Round Table discussion on Comprehensive Sexuality Education and Information on February 25, 2013 (9:00 am – 12:00 am) at the PROTEA HOTEL, PARKTONIAN ALL SUITE, 120 De Korte Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg 2001. The presentation and discussion will be followed by a short reception.

This is a first of many such discussions that will take place on related topics.

For more information on the issue contact Yumnah Hattas, Regional Project Manager, PAN African Comprehensive Sexuality Education Project at:
 
To RSVP for the Round Table on February 25, 2013, contact Tsedale Kelbessa at 012 3420222 or TsedaleK@saf.savethechildren.se