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Ateneo Human Rights Center: Sexual Education Video Series

On Valentine's Day, the Ateneo Human Rights Center (AHRC), in collaboration with the AHRC AKAP Desk and others, launched a Sexual Education Video Series featuring Prof. Sabrina Gacad from the UP Center for Women and Gender Studies. The four-part series released in time for Valentines Day (2024) highlights three key lessons on sex education to promote responsible relationships.

The post encourages viewers to share the content with friends, using "landi responsibly" (a playful Filipino meaning to flirt or engage in relationships thoughtfully and responsibly). The initiative aligns with AHRC’s advocacy for sexual education and awareness.

Part 1 - Sex Education for the Youth

Gen Z was asked what topic they would like experts to discuss in mainstream media, of which most of the responses were "Sex Education for the Youth.". In response to this, the AHRC presents this learning video series to explore what sex education is and why it is crucial for young people.

Join Professor Sabrina Gacad from the UP Center for Women’s Studies (@upcwgs) and the founder of Lunas Collective (@lunascollective_) as they discuss this crucial topic in Part 1 of this four-part video series! #SexEducation

The video titled "Ano ba ang sex education at bakit ito mahalaga?" ("What is sex education and why is it important?") from the Ateneo Human Rights Center discusses the significance of sex education for the youth. It emphasizes that sex education is not solely about the physical aspects of sex but also encompasses topics such as reproductive health, consent, and personal boundaries. The video highlights that comprehensive sex education equips young individuals with the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions, promotes healthy relationships, and helps prevent issues like unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections. By fostering open discussions, it aims to remove the stigma surrounding these topics and empower the youth to understand and take charge of their sexual health responsibly.

See the part 1 video by the Ateneo Human Rights Center | Facebook

Part 2 - Why is Sex Education Important?

Part 2 of the Sexual Education series with Prof. Sabrina Gacad from the UP Center for Women’s Studies. She emphasized the importance of sex education for the youth, explaining that it serves as a guide in building one’s value system—knowing what we like and dislike and how to communicate this in different situations.

See the part 2 video by the Ateneo Human Rights Center | Facebook

Part 3 - Laws Covering Sex Education in the Philippines

In the Philippines, several laws cover sex education. One of these is the Reproductive Health Law (RH Law), which addresses the needs of individuals experiencing various sexual concerns.

See the part 3 video by the Ateneo Human Rights Center | Facebook

Part 4 - Partner Organizations Advancing Sex Education

The final part of our Sex Education video series! Did you know there are existing organizations in the Philippines that partner in advancing sex education and addressing the issues connected to it? Watch this episode and share it with your network. Together, let’s spread the importance of sexual education, especially this Heart Month!

See the part 4 video by the Ateneo Human Rights Center | Facebook

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