Comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) is an essential aspect of ensuring that individuals, especially the youth, are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to make informed and responsible decisions about their sexual and reproductive health. The University of the Philippines Center for Women’s and Gender Studies (UPCWGS) will hold a series of events on this theme:

Forum on Comprehensive Sexual Education and Menstrual Health
28 March 2025 (Friday), 9:00 AM – 12:00 NN
UPCWGS Conference Room
Register here.

CSE plays a crucial role in equipping individuals with knowledge about reproductive health, gender equality, and bodily autonomy. One key aspect of CSE is menstrual health, an often-overlooked topic that significantly impacts the well-being, education, and empowerment of individuals who menstruate. Despite advancements in awareness, stigma, misinformation, and inadequate access to menstrual hygiene products persist. Addressing these challenges requires an integrated approach through education, policy, and community support.

Championing Rights: Why Comprehensive Sexuality Education Is a Must
8 April 2025 (Tuesday), 2:00-4:00 PM
UPCWGS Conference Room
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This is an event where a panel of speakers will answer the question: Why should we support CSE? They will share their experiences and knowledge about working with youth communities regarding adolescent reproductive health and rights.

Curbing Disinformation: Promoting Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights on Social Media
May 2025 (TBA)
Online via UPOU Networks website and UPOU Networks Facebook page

Disinformation has become a major barrier to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) advocacy, particularly in efforts to prevent adolescent pregnancies, which rose by 35% in 2022 with 3,135 documented cases compared to 2,320 in 2021. To address this, experts in gender studies and family development will share insights on the importance of CSE, the social and economic consequences of rising teenage pregnancies, and how social media can be harnessed to combat disinformation and strengthen public support for SRHR initiatives.