UNESCO highlights digital sexuality-education project in India

Key takeaways

A UNESCO-supported online course offers young people age-appropriate information while showing how educators are using digital channels.

What happened

UNESCO profiled educator Karishma Swarup and an online sexuality-education course developed with Artika Singh and UNESCO support. The story describes efforts to provide reliable, age-appropriate information through digital channels. It does not report a controlled evaluation of health or learning outcomes.

Why it matters

Young people may seek answers online when they are reluctant to ask sensitive questions in person; accurate educational material can help, but quality and safeguards matter.

What to watch

Independent evaluation and clear guidance on safety, privacy and age suitability would help assess the model.

Sources

• https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/how-karishma-india-broadens-access-sexuality-education-ai-and-digital-channels