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Sexuality education in Portugal

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

Progressive framework

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

  • National framework: Sexuality education is mandatory under national law and integrated throughout compulsory schooling, covering health, relationships, equality and violence prevention.
  • 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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