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Sexuality education in North Macedonia

SHAPE classifies the sexuality education framework in North Macedonia 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: Comprehensive sexuality education has been piloted and can be offered as an optional programme, but it is not yet a uniformly mandatory nationwide subject.
  • 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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