By 1991, the definition of sexuele voorlichting had expanded from merely preventing risky behavior to a broader curriculum that included:
Public broadcasters were still mandated to provide diverse, pluralistic content that empowered citizens to form their own opinions. By 1991, the definition of sexuele voorlichting had
That video, produced by the Flemish Institute for Health Promotion, became a quiet landmark. It wasn’t perfect—critics later noted it lacked LGBTQ+ representation and focused heavily on biology over emotion. But for Kaat’s generation, it broke a cycle of silence. Years later, as a nurse in Antwerp, she met teens who still recognized its calm, grey-haired narrator. “We saw that video too,” they’d say, laughing. But for Kaat’s generation, it broke a cycle of silence
In Belgium, voorlichting (public information/education) is distinct from propaganda. It is the duty of the government to inform citizens of their rights, risks, and societal changes. and societal changes.