Parental Authority, Religion, Gender Perspectives, and School Curriculum: the Pacheco case

Abstract

This judgment decided on the inclusion of gender perspectives in a school curriculum in order to promote equality. The applicants argued the violation of parental rights to guide the education of children and the absence of parent participation in the elaboration of norms regulating school education. The court upheld the government’ arguments, finding that equality and the non-discrimination principle, which are acknowledged under the Peruvian Constitution and several human rights treaties, may validly restrict parental authority.