February 28, Colombo (LNW): The Education Ministry has announced the upcoming launch of new educational publications focused on sexuality education, spanning from pre-childhood development to the adult community. The release is scheduled for March 7, as revealed during a recent meeting of the Parliamentary Caucus for Children, chaired by MP Rohini Kumari Wijerathna.
Education Ministry officials highlighted that these educational materials aim to address the limited knowledge on sexuality education in Sri Lanka, a concern that has prompted the compilation of resources suitable for various age groups. The publications cover pre-school children up to the 13th grade and extend to the adult community.
Research-backed and compiled by experts in the respective fields, the sexuality education publications have received full supervision and approval from the Education and Health Ministers. In the initial phase, these publications will be provided as electronic publications (E-publications).
Officials emphasized that the formal imparting of knowledge about sexuality to all age groups can contribute to alleviating societal crises and enhance the safety of children. Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, along with MPs Dr. Sudarshini Fernandopulle, Eran Wickramaratne, K. Sujith Sanjaya Perera, Imran Maharoof, and officials from the Education and Health Ministries attended the Committee meeting where these developments were discussed.
