Cuban News Agency

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In her lecture about sexual education in the processes of social
transformation at an international Congress underway in the Cuban capital,
Castro Espin said sexuality nowadays is characterized by its comprehensive
approach focused on gender and diversity, and the respect of the full
dignity of every human being.

Castro Espin, who chaired the Congress’ organizing committee, pointed out
that since the beginning of the socialist transition in Cuba, sexual
education has been considered a State politicy, as expressed through the
implementation of the National Sexual Education Program launched in 1962
with the purpose of developing a responsible and happy sexuality.

Meanwhile, CENESEX has facilitated the articulation of social networks for
the training of sexual right activists, she noted.

The 6th Congress on Sexual Education, Orientation, Therapy, running until
Thursday, is attended by 300 delegates from 18 nations. The event is
expected to foster interdisciplinary debate about the concept of human
sexuality, seen as a complex process for the transformation of social spaces.

The topics of discussion include the impact of modern communication
technologies and social networks in sexuality; pregnancy in the
adolescence; the assistance to transgender people, those with special
needs, senior citizens and people living with AIDs.