Right to Sexual and Reproductive Health Education 2016 The topic on ‘Reproduction and Inheritance’ defines what reproduction is and states that ‘‘humans give birth to young ones’’ and that certain characteristics are passed on from parents to their young ones. However, there is no further information or explanations about reproduction. The chapter on Living Things defines reproduction under the topic, ‘Characteristics of Living things��. Grade 6 Chapter 5.2 ‘Reproduction and Change’ is a separate chapter which again defines what reproduction is and explains how living organisms reproduce to contribute to the continuity of their species. The same chapter has a subtopic named ‘Puberty and body changes’ in which students are taught that puberty is a sequence of events that result in attaining adult physical characteristics and the capacity to reproduce. In this topic the term ‘‘Menstruation’’ is mentioned however no further information is given in the text book. Subject: Islam Key Stage 1 Grade 1 No relevant information Grade 2 Under the topic ‘Hukuru Vaajibuvaa Meehun’, the term Baaliguvun (bodu meehakahvun) Puberty is mentioned. However, no further information is provided. Grade 3 No relevant information Grade 4 Grade 5 Key Stage 2 Under the Chapter on Namaadhu (Prayers) the subtopic, ‘Namaadhu Vaajibuvumuge Sharuthuthah’ mentions Baaliguvun (puberty). However, no further information is provided. The topic ‘Baaliguvun’ (Puberty) gives a brief definition and explains the characteristics and body changes that can be used to identify the process. The topic ‘Hinaigathun’ (full ablution/ritual purification), mentions Hailu (Menstruation). 32 STATUS OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH EDUCATION IN MALDIVES