The 83rd issue of Entre Nous takes a fresh look at sexual and reproductive health and rights in the countries of the European Region  ̶  at the successes and failures, at what worked and did not work, and at present needs and realities. This issue is prepared in order to develop a new European action plan for sexual and reproductive health and rights that will meet the Region’s vision of equitable, protected, improved sexual and reproductive health for all individuals.

Sexual and Reproductive Health: Are You Satisfied?

Adolescence is a decisive age for girls and boys around the world. What they experience during their teenage years shapes the direction of their lives and that of their families. Investments in adolescents’ education and health are life-time investments that are likely to have positive effects on behaviours and lifestyles during their entire life course.

Adolescence: Building Solid Foundations for Lifelong Flourishing

Investing in a life-course approach to health is essential to ensure that we promote a healthy start to life, meet the health needs of our citizens throughout all their stages of life, and accomplish the goal of improved health and well-being for all. In this regard, sexual and reproductive health becomes a critical aspect of the life-course approach to health for all as it provides opportunities, from preconception to transitional life phases, for early investment in health promotion and disease prevention.

A Life-course Approach to Sexual and Reproductive Health

The 84th issue of Entre Nous provides several informative examples and exciting ideas on how collaborative action can improve sexual and reproductive health in the European Region. As we work together towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, we can embrace an intersectoral approach to ensure that all of Europe – and indeed the world – can enjoy a future that ensures improved health, health equity, and sexual and reproductive health and rights for all.

Together for a Better Sexual & Reproductive Health

The 85th and final issue of Entre Nous looks back the history of the magazine while celebrating the positive changes that have occurred in sexual and reproductive health (SRH) throughout the European Region over the past 35 years. The articles focus on awareness, progress and achievements to date and emphasize that achieving positive SRH and well-being for all will only be possible by championing and respecting the human rights related to SRH and focusing efforts on decreasing and eliminating SRH inequalities and inequities.

From Sexual and Reproductive Ill-health to Choices and Well-being