THE KINGDOM OF LESOTHO COMBINED SECOND TO EIGHTH PERIODIC REPORT UNDER THE AFRICAN
CHARTER ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES’ RIGHTS AND INITIAL REPORT UNDER THE PROTOCOL TO THE
AFRICAN CHARTER ON THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN IN AFRICA
and behavior change within textile industries, it is reported that there has been greater
use, rate of consistent condom use, a lower frequency of sexual relations with non-regular
partners and a lower frequency of multiple and current partnerships. The closure of ALAFA
due to financial challenges has had negative impact on textile workers.
Public education
464. The Government, through the Ministry of Health, has embarked on a number of
awareness raising campaigns, with a view to combating and fighting against the HIV/AIDS
pandemic. The initiatives include celebrations held on World AIDS Day on 01 December
each year. Further, the Government hosts educational programmes including consistent
and correct use of condoms on the national television and in various radio stations across
the country.
Sex education (article 14 (1) (g)
Legislative measures
465. Section 11(6) of the Children’s Protection and Welfare Act 2011 provides that a child
has a right to sexual and reproductive health information and education appropriate to his
age.
Administrative measures
466. The following administrative measures address the obligation to provide sex education as
one of the strategies to deal with the HIV pandemic in Lesotho:
Lesotho National Health Strategy for Adolescents and Young People 2015-2020:
According to the Strategy, adolescents and young people have a right to access
information, skills and services concerning their health. The Strategy also addresses
issues of prevention; contraception and education programmes for young people.
School Health Policy 2005
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