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Description
The project goal is to increase access to modern, evidence-based, and age-appropriate comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) and information on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights. The aim of the project is to create reliable, informed, and professionally available content for the website, which will serve as the first contact point for anyone who understands the Slovak language and is interested in SRHR and KVSV. As the project team is located in Bratislava and Košice, the main activity will take place in both cities. One of the activities of the project is the mediation of workshops for teachers and the public. Workshops for students will be facilitated thanks to the partner organization Teach for Slovakia and its partner schools in the Košice, Prešov, Bratislava, and Trenčín self-governing regions. The prevention of gender and domestic-based violence is an agenda rooted in the approach to human rights. Although most of the programmes focus on sexual health (education, advocacy), these activities also include gender awareness education and are fully compatible with the objectives of preventing gender-based and domestic violence. Therefore, a synergistic effect is expected within the portfolio of programmes and activities. Opening up space to prevent DGV should increase interest in sex education activities and vice versa, and also to bring up activities tackling inclusion and empowerment of Roma, vulnerable groups, and minorities and enhance anti-discrimination measures.
Summary of project results
The project aimed to tackle the lack of comprehensive, innovative, and age-appropriate sexuality education in Slovakia. This gap affected both youth and adults, leaving them without adequate information and skills in the areas of sexual and reproductive health and violence prevention. There was also a need to envolve pupils from marginalized groups in implementing effective and inclusive sexuality education.
The project accomplished several key activities and outputs:
- Innovative Educational Resources: The team developed and published three new teaching methodologies for educators, making sexuality education more accessible and practical.
- Informative Content for the Public: One hundred articles were published on the project’s website, making reliable information on sexuality and health widely available. Additionally, eight handouts tailored for young people were distributed to provide age-appropriate insights.
- Educational Sessions: The project reached 654 students across 23 schools, including 11 schools with marginalized pupils. It also delivered training sessions for teachers, companies, and healthcare workers on creating safe environments and improving communication skills regarding sexual and reproductive health.
- Awareness-raising campaign: An awareness campaign reached over 160,000 views, highlighting the importance of compulsory relationship and sexuality education, which was subsequently integrated into the new curriculum.
The project produced impactful outcomes for various groups:
- Students: 654 students benefited from comprehensive education on sexuality and relationships, equipping them with essential knowledge and skills.
- Teachers, Companies, and Healthcare Workers: Training sessions empowered these professionals to foster safer and more inclusive environments.
- Public Awareness: The campaign significantly raised public awareness and contributed to implementing relationship and sexuality education as part of the national curriculum, impacting future generations of students.
- General Public: The articles and handouts reached a broad audience, promoting informed discussions and healthier attitudes toward sexual and reproductive health across Slovakia.
Summary of bilateral results
The partnership with Sex og Politikk from Norway was instrumental for the InTYMYta project, as it allowed the project team to leverage Norway’s well-established expertise in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). Sex og Politikk brought valuable perspectives and best practices that informed the development of comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) materials, ensuring they were both culturally adaptable and aligned with international standards. This collaboration enriched the project’s educational methodologies, enabling InTYMYta to deliver content that was evidence-based, age-appropriate, and relevant to the Slovak context. The cooperation strengthened the project''s impact, particularly in creating safe and respectful learning environments.The bilateral cooperation yielded several tangible results. Through an exchange visit in Norway and multiple online training sessions, InTYMYta and Sex og Politikk gathered essential data and insights from key target groups (youth, teachers, healthcare workers, and the general public). These exchanges informed the project’s approach to CSE and allowed both partners to document the experience in a short film, which showcases how international collaboration can enhance CSE initiatives. Additionally, these interactions helped develop a deeper understanding of the cultural and social needs of the Slovak audience, ensuring the project’s resources were highly effective and locally relevant.Both InTYMYta and Sex og Politikk are interested in extending their partnership beyond this project. They remain in contact to share updates on their ongoing SRHR work and are exploring opportunities to apply for additional grants together.