ESI Week: why these days are so important and what is remembered

ESI Week: why these days are so important and what is remembered

August 29, 2024 – 12:00

Comprehensive Sexual Education Week is celebrated from August 26 to 30. These are the main topics that you need to know.

The Comprehensive Sexual Education (ESI) It is an educational approach that seeks to provide children, adolescents and young people with knowledge and skills related to sexuality in a comprehensive, scientific manner, adapted to the different stages of development. ESI covers a wide range of topics, including physical, emotional and social development, reproduction, sexual health, sexual and reproductive rights, prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and gender equity.

ESI is designed to be inclusive, addressing the needs of all students, regardless of their gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or culture.

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What does the Comprehensive Sexual Education Law establish?

This law aims to guarantee the right of all students to receive comprehensive sexual education in the public and private educational establishments throughout the countryfrom the initial level to the higher level of teacher training. The program is responsible for developing the curricular guidelines and coordinating with the educational jurisdictions.

ESI content must be adapted to the cultural, social and regional realities of students, respecting the particular characteristics of each community.

What anniversaries are important to remember during comprehensive sexual education week?

The Main anniversaries to remember on these dates are the following:

  • February 11: International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
  • March 8: International Women’s Day
  • May 9: Gender Identity Law.
  • May 17: International Day against Discrimination based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity.
  • June 3: Not One Less
  • June 28: International LGBTI+ Pride Day
  • July 20: Friendship Day
  • July 30: World Day Against Human Trafficking
  • August 9: International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
  • Children’s Day
  • September 4: World Sexual Health Day
  • September 5: International Day of Indigenous Women
  • September 21: Students’ Day
  • September 26: World Day for the Prevention of Unintended Pregnancy in Adolescence
  • October 4: Anniversary of the ESI Law
  • November 13: World Day Against Grooming
  • November 19: World Day for the Prevention of Sexual Abuse against Girls, Boys and Adolescents
  • November 25: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
  • December 1: International Day of Response to HIV and AIDS
  • December 10: Human Rights and Democracy Day
  • December 30: Anniversary of the sanction of the IVE laws and 1000 days

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