The life-saving power of sex education

Sep 6, 2019

An illustration picture shows a box and blister-packs of acne drug Diane-35, which is also used as a contraceptive, in a pharmacy in Andernos, Southwestern France, January 30, 2013. France's health regulator on Wednesday said it would suspend acne pill Diane 35 and its generic versions within three months because it carries a high risk of blood clots. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau (FRANCE - Tags: HEALTH) - PM1E91U0YC201

Sex education is still lacking in many parts of the world. Image: REUTERS/Regis Duvignau

Jayathma Wickramanayake

Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth, United Nations

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