Nepal, March 23 -- Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) teaches young people about various cognitive, emotional, physical and social aspects of sexuality. It provides crucial information, life skills and values to young people, enabling them to make informed choices with regard to their health and sexuality. CSE in Nepal is in its infancy in terms of its provision and delivery to young people. The policy of Nepal is heavily focused on maternal and child health care practices, with CSE rarely discussed in those matters. While there are many overlapping components of maternal and child health with CSE, CSE is much broader.

The Nepal government is committed to providing sexuality education, but the question of whether or not it is compre...