health and education

Health and education

For healthy, happy and thriving learners

Education has the power to transform the lives of children and young people, and the world around them. At UNESCO, inclusive and transformative education starts with healthy, happy and safe learners. Because children and young people who receive a good quality education are more likely to be healthy, and likewise those who are healthy are better able to learn and complete their education.

Guided by the UNESCO Strategy on education for health and well-being, UNESCO works to improve the physical and mental health, well-being and education outcomes of all learners. By reducing health-related barriers to learning, such as gender-based violence, gender inequality, HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), early and unintended pregnancy, bullying and discrimination, and malnutrition, UNESCO, governments and school systems empower learners to understand their rights, learn better and lead fulfilling lives.

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Safe, seen and included: report on school-based sexuality education
UNESCO
2023
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School violence: why gender matters and how to measure school-related gender-based violence
UNESCO
2023
UNESCO
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Ready to learn and thrive: school health and nutrition around the world
UNESCO
UNICEF
WFP
2023
UNESCO
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International technical guidance on sexuality education: an evidence-informed approach
UNESCO
2018
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The journey towards comprehensive sexuality education: global status report
UNESCO
2021
UNESCO
0000379607
Behind the numbers: ending school violence and bullying
UNESCO
2019
UNESCO
0000366483

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