Today there are more than a billion people between 10-19 years old. Even though they are tomorrow's parents, many do not get the reproductive health care that they need, and are left out of decisions that affect their lives.

for a fact file on young people's sexual health

for a list of other recommended websites that look at the sexual health issues, concerns and advice for young people, and the views of young people themselves.

Teenage Worries
Faced with a pregnancy they have neither planned nor expected, many young women are forced to drop out of school or give up their jobs. Few know where to go for support.

Young men need support too yet their needs are often overlooked by family planning services. Nevertheless, young men need to learn to take responsibility for their sexual activity, whether to avoid STIs or to understand their roles as fathers.

Some projects are trying to give a real voice to young people, and find ways to help them on their own terms.

Click on the icons to read about two examples in Zambia and Brazil.

Go to the next page to find out about how new projects in reproductive health care are helping young mums in the UK.