Comprehensive sex education has been required by law since 2006, but those who provide it aren’t paid. This, combined with inconsistent government monitoring, creates marked differences in its delivery in schools.
A land conflict in Kisangani has shuttered schools and forced thousands to flee their homes. For children, the effects could last a lifetime.
The country’s economic turmoil has led thousands of teachers to quit. Students don’t have that option.
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