Birds & Bees: Sex* Education in Youth Work

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Birds & Bees: Sex* Education in Youth Work
As you probably know, youth work has so many faces and so many realities. You might be involved in a local youth club that happens after school, or support a group of scouts, or lead theatre workshops on weekends. You might be a leader of youth camps in summer or someone who makes possible international volunteering camps or youth exchanges. In any of these places, young people bring their excitement and worries with them. They bring their sexual beings with them as well and you need to know how to support them in the best way possible. This does not mean though you need to become an expert. However, you need to know the basics and explore further if interested in some topic of Comprehensive Sex* Education. 
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On this playlist, you find content on Comprehensive Sex* Education that is divided into eight activities according to the chapters we have developed. 
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Values, Rights, Culture

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Values, Rights, Culture
Sexuality is a multifaceted aspect of human existence encompassing various dimensions such as understanding of the body, emotional attachment, gender, sexual orientation, and reproduction. It is complex, influenced by social, cultural, and biological factors, and plays a crucial role in shaping individual identities and communities. Comprehensive Sexual Education is vital in providing young people with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for navigating their sexual development in a respectful and informed manner, amidst societal and cultural complexities.
In this chapter, we will share with you the fundamentals of Comprehensive Sexual Education. These fundamentals are like soil where it can grow. We will dive into big concepts, such as values and rights, historical perspective, and power, to name a few. We believe it is important to start here because all the content you will discover along the Theoretical Framework and through the Cards Activity is built on our common understanding and relationship with these concepts. 
﻿https://birds-bees.eu/chapter-2/﻿

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Values, Rights, Culture
Sexuality is a multifaceted aspect of human existence encompassing various dimensions such as understanding of the body, emotional attachment, gender, sexual orientation, and reproduction. It is complex, influenced by social, cultural, and biological factors, and plays a crucial role in shaping individual identities and communities. Comprehensive Sexual Education is vital in providing young people with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for navigating their sexual development in a respectful and informed manner, amidst societal and cultural complexities.
In this chapter, we will share with you the fundamentals of Comprehensive Sexual Education. These fundamentals are like soil where it can grow. We will dive into big concepts, such as values and rights, historical perspective, and power, to name a few. We believe it is important to start here because all the content you will discover along the Theoretical Framework and through the Cards Activity is built on our common understanding and relationship with these concepts. 
﻿https://birds-bees.eu/chapter-2/﻿

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Task no.1

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Task Description:
- Read the Chapter: Values, Rights, Culture﻿
- Define what is Sexuality. Write your own definition in 2-3 sentences.
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Criteria for Completion:
Comprehensiveness: Your definition should reflect the key aspects of sexuality discussed in the chapter.
Clarity: The definition should be clearly written and easy to understand.
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Complete this task to show your understanding of sexuality as presented in the chapter.

Task no.2

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Task Description:
- Read the Chapter: Values, Rights, Culture﻿
- List the sexual and reproductive rights that we have. Be specific and name each right clearly.
- Submit.
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Criteria for Completion:
Comprehensiveness: Your list should include all the key sexual and reproductive rights discussed in the chapter.
Clarity: Each right should be clearly named and easy to understand.
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Complete this task to demonstrate your understanding of sexual and reproductive rights as presented in the chapter.

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Task Description:
- Reflect on Your Experience: Think back to your teenage years, between the ages of 10 and 17, and consider what formed the core of your sex education during that time. Refer and compare to the "International Technical Guidance on Sexuality Education: An Evidence-Informed Approach."﻿
- Upload a Photo: Find or create a photo that represents the relationship between the core of your sex education during adolescence and the guidance from UNESCO.
- Write a Short Description(2-3 sentences) explaining the connection between your experience and the international guidelines.
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Criteria for Completion:
Self-Awareness: Explore your own sexual education development during adolescence. Reflect on how your experiences align with or differ from the UNESCO guidelines.
Understanding of Age Appropriateness: Understanding of what adolescents need to know according to the UNESCO framework.﻿﻿

Relationships, feelings, and emotions

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Social Diversity

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Human Development

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Skills for Sexual Health and Well-being in Youth Work

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Navigating the Terrain of Youth Sexuality

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Staying Safe

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Madiba Social Cooperative Enterprise

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