This guidance supports countries in strengthening and using data on adolescent health and well-being for effective decision-making and action.

This report describes the project research, problems, objectives, methodology, implementation, outputs and outcomes of the five years implementation research project funded by the International Development Research Center (IDRC).

The objectives of this guideline are the same as those of the 2011 edition, namely to provide evidence-based normative guidance on interventions to improve adolescent morbidity and mortality by reducing the chances of early pregnancy and its resulting poor health outcomes.

The Adolescent and Youth-Friendly Health Services (AYFHS) program in Ghana aims to improve access to reproductive and sexual health services for young people. However, despite its importance, low utilization rates persist.

This policy brief presents findings from a participatory action research (PAR) study on SRHR conducted in Nepal from June to December 2024 with adolescent girls aged 12 to 15 from public schools.

Sexual and reproductive health rights are agreed in international laws. In recent years, however, diminishing reproductive health rights have been seen across the globe, including limitations in the provision of comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) for adolescents and young adults (AYAs).

Health literacy is a determinant of overall health, particularly among college students who are at increased risk for negative sexual and reproductive health outcomes. Contextualized sexual and reproductive health education serves as an important protective measure for this population.

Sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are fundamental to achieving gender equality, reducing poverty, and promoting sustainable development. But despite global progress, discriminatory laws and norms disproportionately restrict women’s and adolescent girls’ SRHR.

Schools in Ghana have integrated reproductive health education (RHE) topics into their curricula and School Health Education Programme (SHEP) Coordinators recognize the importance of RHE. However, for RHE to reach its full potential, it needs to be established as a stand-alone subject.

Adolescence has been recognized as a pivotal period for individuals to acquire the critical physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and economic resources and skills underpinning lifelong health and well-being.