Catriona Macleod

African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. A draft charter wants African governments to ‘protect’ the family by engaging in several regressive actions. Wikimedia Commons

A draft African charter on ‘family values’ is on the cards: why it’s flawed and dangerous

The draft African Charter on Family, Sovereignty and Values contains serious inaccuracies and could have far-reaching consequences if adopted.
The narrative around sexuality education is one of disease, danger and risk. Shutterstock

Why sexuality education in schools needs a major overhaul

The messages that adolescents receive from sexuality education classes are frequently negative. It’s time for the curriculum to become more empowering for learners and teachers.

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