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In Burkina Faso, learners’ health and well-being are supported by several national education policies and by programmes dedicated to improving girls’ educational outcomes. Family life education is gradually being incorporated across different subjects, from science to humanities, to strengthen life skills, promote a safer and more supportive school environment, and prevent violence and other risks that can hinder children’s and adolescents’ learning.

In Mali, education on reproductive health is the main framework used to address adolescents’ health and well-being within the education system. A multisectoral technical committee brings together several ministries and civil society organisations to coordinate action in this area. Although health education is not a stand-alone subject, many of its themes are already included in the curriculum, particularly in natural sciences and home economics, with an emphasis on preventing infections, early pregnancies and gender-based violence in schools.

A review of different CEI projects and a study on EUPs in Benin drew attention to needs and opened discussion on a topic previously considered taboo. All stakeholders got together to identify reservations and obstacles, develop a common understanding of CEI, and develop the programme. On this basis, the country produced teaching guides, textbooks, and a communication plan. An app, known as “Ma vie Mon Choix” (My life, My choice), was designed to raise awareness of sexuality and gender issues.

A coalition of key stakeholders (ministries, young people, CSOs, the United Nations, and others) is coordinating the development of the CEI curriculum in Senegal. The coalition has laid emphasis on a common understanding of CEI, and has organized a series of workshops resulting in the development of an CEI framework (key concepts and learning objectives) based on international standards, taking into account the socio-cultural context, and in line with the technical requirements of the Ministry of National Education.