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Today, the Teen Pregnancy & Prevention Partnership (TPPP) is proud to join over 50 organizations across the country in demanding LGBTQ+ inclusive sex education for all young people in the United States. TPPP is participating in a series of virtual events as part of the LGBTQ+ Inclusive Sex Education Week of Action, led by SIECUS: Sex Ed for Social Change, taking place June 22-26, 2020.<\/p>\n
LGBTQ+ young people are valued members of every community in the country, yet only nine states<\/a> mandate that sex education be inclusive of their experiences and contain information relevant to their sexual and reproductive health needs. Research shows that LGBTQ+ young people report disproportionate experiences of depression, bullying, and feelings of unsafety at school–and these experiences are even more common among LGBTQ+ youth of color. However, queer youth that do <\/em>receive inclusive sex education are less likely to feel unsafe and report lower levels of victimization because of their identity.<\/p>\n The LGBTQ+ Inclusive Sex Ed Week of Action is dedicated to highlighting the dire need for inclusive instruction. The week will feature webinars led by LGBTQ+ sex education experts, educators, advocates, and researchers and center stories from LGBTQ+ young people themselves. Week of action participants will also have opportunities to take digital action and join conversations on social media.<\/p>\n TPPP stands with LGBTQ+ young people in demanding access to the sexual and reproductive health information, skills, and services that all<\/em> young people need to properly care for themselves, their families, and their communities.<\/p>\n To join the week of action, please visit SIECUS: Sex Ed for Social Change<\/a><\/p>\n