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This video is part of the 1in6 campaign, named to recognize the fact that at least 1 in 6 men have been sexually abused or assaulted. Many other videos have also been produced by this organization featuring men telling their stories.

Questions & Answers: Sexual Health Education in Schools and Other Settings (Sex Information & Education Council of Canada, 2020).

This resource addresses sexual health education in schools and other settings using a Q & A format. It describes the importance of sex education across age groups and provides suggestions for its delivery. This document suggests comprehensive sexual education can help to alleviate GBV and discrimination.

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