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Sexuality education in Israel

SHAPE classifies the sexuality education framework in Israel as restricted. This describes the national policy framework, not how every school delivers it.

Restricted framework

Last checked 14/09/2026 · This is information only, not advice or a recommendation.

  • National framework: Sexuality and relationship education is delivered mainly through life-skills programmes; content and implementation vary considerably across school sectors and communities.
  • Interpretation: The status summarizes the verified policy framework; it does not guarantee uniform classroom delivery.

[Sources: https://www.unesco.org/gem-report/en/peer ; https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/comprehensive-sexuality-education ; https://www.bzga-whocc.de/fileadmin/user_upload/Dokumente/BZgA_IPPFEN_ComprehensiveStudyReport_Online.pdf]

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