The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) co-convened the Global Tailings Review to establish an international standard for the safer management of tailings storage facilities - this is the GISTM.
The standard can be downloaded here, and the International Council on Mining & Metals (ICMM) Conformance Protocols for the GISTM can be downloaded here.
The Canadian Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) standard is very comprehensive and a number of related guides to TSM can be found on the MAC website here.

Before diving into the world of dating, puberty education must emphasize the core principles of any healthy relationship: communication, boundaries, and mutual respect.
: Consent is about clear, voluntary, and enthusiastic agreement between all people involved in an interaction.
Puberty is the time when children’s bodies change into adult bodies that can reproduce. It usually starts between ages 8–14 and happens over several years. Everyone’s timeline is different.
If someone says no or seems uncomfortable, back off immediately without demanding explanations. Navigating Rejection and Heartbreak Rejection is Not Reflection Puberty Sexual Education For Boys And Girls 1991 -BEST
Later iterations of sex education often fell into two traps: they were either too sanitized to be useful, or too focused on the dangers of sex (STIs, teen pregnancy) to actually explain puberty. The 1991 Puberty Sexual Education For Boys And Girls strikes the perfect balance. It isn't about sex; it’s about growing up . It addresses the deep, personal anxieties of adolescence without talking down to its audience.
Healthy romance relies on open dialogue. Boys should be encouraged to express their feelings, needs, and concerns honestly, rather than relying on guesswork or assumptions. This includes learning how to listen actively and validate their partner's perspective. 3. Equality and Mutual Respect
If you are a parent today, buy a used 1991 edition of "What's Happening to Me?" from eBay. Read it with your child. Then explain the internet is full of liars, but that book? That book tells the truth. Before diving into the world of dating, puberty
By 1991, the majority of parents had finally abandoned the fairy tales. While awkward, the 1991 parent was more likely to say "intercourse" than their 1950s predecessors. The generation of hippies (raised in the 60s/70s) were now the parents of 1991 tweens, bringing a slightly more liberal, biology-first approach.
Confusing mixtures of platonic affection and sexual attraction. Anxiety about rejection and social status.
Media often portrays boys as emotionally stoic protectors who must always initiate contact, pay for dates, and remain invulnerable. Educators and parents must challenge these toxic archetypes, assuring boys that vulnerability, open communication, and shared emotional labor are hallmarks of a strong relationship. Core Pillars of Relationship Education for Boys It usually starts between ages 8–14 and happens
Beyond its educational value, the 1991 version has achieved a sort of cult status for its aesthetics. The gentle synthesizer soundtrack, the pastel sweaters, the feathered hair, and the incredibly earnest, unironic delivery of lines like, "It is perfectly normal to touch yourself," have made it a treasure trove of nostalgia. It captures a specific moment in time when the optimism of the early 90s collided with a very European belief in the innocence and competence of children.
First, the component was the bedrock of the 1991 curriculum. For boys and girls, the film likely served as the first formal introduction to the physiological changes that define puberty. It demystified the rapid growth of secondary sexual characteristics—deepening voices, broadening shoulders, and the onset of menstruation. By presenting these changes as universal, biological inevitabilities rather than sources of shame, the education provided a crucial normalization process. The inclusion of both boys and girls in the educational material (whether in co-ed settings or separate viewings with shared content) fostered an understanding that puberty was a shared human experience, albeit experienced differently across genders.
A concise, age-appropriate educational pamphlet-style piece modeled on straightforward 1991 school materials. Designed for preteens and early teens (ages ~9–14). Clear language, respectful tone, and factual basics about physical, emotional, and social changes during puberty — for both boys and girls.
