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Sexuality education in Spain

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

Progressive framework

Last checked 02/11/2026 · This is information only, not advice or a recommendation.

  • National framework: National education law requires affective-sexual education, equality and violence prevention, while implementation and curriculum detail vary among autonomous 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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