Peru schools retreat from comprehensive sex ed amid rising violence against minors

Peru's Ministry of Education (Minedu) has issued new guidelines that restrict comprehensive sexual education (ESI), prompting schools to approach topics like gender, diversity, consent, and contraception with greater caution. This shift coincides with rising violence against girls and adolescents, while teachers and institutions report inadequate support to address student concerns. The policy change may undermine prevention efforts, though its full impact remains uncertain.