A curriculum framework is a document that sets the content of the education. International human rights law requires that the content of education be rights-based, meaning it is person centred, non-discriminatory and conforms to the aims of education. This indicator examines if the curriculum framework confirms with the aims of the education.

As emphasised by the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, promoting gender equality perspectives and elimination of any gender-stereotyped concept of the roles of men and women at all levels and in all forms of education is crucial to eliminate structural forms of gender discrimination rooted in prejudices and customary practices. This indicator is to assess if content on gender equality is integrated into the different levels of education and if non-stereotypical educational curricula are developed.

In some countries, the key dimensions of the right to education may not be explicitly enumerated in legal provisions, but they can be addressed through policies that are not legally binding.  These policies could have been revised and adopted at different periods depending on the changing context. Additionally, some levels of education, such as early childhood care and education, may not be covered in the legislation, but they could be integrated as part of either education policies or separate policies that focus on the 'care' and 'education' of young children.