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Sexuality education in Turkmenistan

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

Highly restricted framework

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

  • National framework: No comprehensive and inclusive national sexuality-education programme was verified; available reproductive-health information is limited.
  • 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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