Through its flagship programme, Our rights, Our lives, Our future (O3), UNESCO supports countries to provide good quality comprehensive sexuality education that empowers adolescents and young people while developing the skills, knowledge and attitudes they need to prevent HIV infections, reduce early and unintended pregnancies, and eliminate gender-based violence. It also focuses on building safe learning environments for learners by preventing all forms of violence including bullying in and around schools.

Run in partnership with ministries of education and health in 33 countries across sub-Saharan Africa, O3 has reached over 30 million learners through life skills and sexuality education, and an additional 35 million young people in and out of school through media platforms and advocacy mobilizing communities, teachers, religious leaders, parents and civil society.