Facts of Life: Youth Sexuality and Reproductive Health in MENA

This report discusses young people across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and the challenges they face in their transition to adulthood, specifically their sexual and reproductive health - a culturally sensitive topic for societies in this region.

The document defines sexual and reproductive health and rights as including:
• "Family planning information and services.
• Safe pregnancy and delivery services.
• Post-abortion care.
• Abortion where it is not against the law.
• Prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted infections, including HIV.
• Treatment of reproductive tract infections.
• Information and counseling on sexuality, reproductive health, and responsible parenthood."

Contents include the following:

• Chapter 1 - Breaking the Silence on Youth Sexuality
• Chapter 2 - MENA’s Mosaic of Youth
• Chapter 3 - The Big Picture: Policies on Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health
• Chapter 4 - Caught Between Biology and Society: Young People’s Knowledge, Attitudes, and Sexual Behavior
• Chapter 5 - Standing up and Speaking out: Informing Young People About Sexual and Reproductive Health
• Chapter 6 - Minding the Gap: Expanding Sexual and Reproductive Health Services
• Appendix 1 - Data by Country
• Appendix 2 - Glossary 
• Appendix 3 - Sources of Information