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Germany’s Leadership in Sex Education Since 1970: How a Broken Past Built the World’s Most Effective Model

Mar 9 2026 / Social Policy

Germany’s mandatory, evidence-based sex education system since 1970 has led to Europe’s lowest teen pregnancy rates. Built on lessons from Nazi-era suppression, it combines human rights, data, and legal backing to ensure every student receives accurate, inclusive sexual health education.