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October 16th - October 22nd, 2023 | Week 6 | Month 2

Latvia Weekly: Contentious Health Education, Istanbul Convention Debates

For this week, the discourse has shifted predominantly to the topic of reproductive health education in schools, sparked by the publication of a contentious children's book. The narratives suggest the book encourages inappropriate behavior and undermines conservative values, with conspiracy-laden discussions about the book's funding and the publisher's personal intentions. The commentary varies from critique of the book's content to direct attacks on the publisher and calls to burn the books.​

by Otto Tabuns

Main narratives:

  • The non-ratification of the Istanbul Convention is hailed as a protection of conservative values and children.
  • A controversial children’s book on reproductive health is the focus of conspiracy theories concerning its funding and the publisher’s motives.

Overview:

For this week, the discourse has shifted predominantly to the topic of reproductive health education in schools, sparked by the publication of a contentious children’s book. The narratives suggest the book encourages inappropriate behavior and undermines conservative values, with conspiracy-laden discussions about the book’s funding and the publisher’s personal intentions. The commentary varies from critique of the book’s content to direct attacks on the publisher and calls to burn the books.​

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