This publication is meant for anyone who has an interest in the health and welfare of young people in the Western Pacific Region of the World Health Organization (WHO). It compiles what is known about the effects of alcohol consumption on young people, the current situation in the Region regarding drinking among young people and what can be done to limit the resulting harm.\

Young People and Alcohol

Publication includes research reports, case study, main findings, policy challenges and reccomendations in Ireland.

Young People’s Homeless Pathways

This paper contributes to this debate by turning directly to teenagers to explore how they believe young people could be better supported in developing healthy and positive relationships.

Young People, Sex and Relationships: The New Norms

Book includes: Existing definitions of NFE, as well as the main distinctions between the different types of education and the steps done towards the recognition of NFE, Personal development and competencies, From practice to theory and back and back, Unlimited Encounters, International youth exchanges, My journey with non-formal education, Capacity of generating new ideas, The power of change, From awareness to action and etc.

The impact of Non Formal Education on young people and society

This publication explains what a Youth Perspec – tive is and why it is essential in all efforts to fight pov – erty. It gives a deeper understanding of why it is im – portant that we as young people are integrated and become visible as actors in global development. As will be shown, a Youth Perspective means placing young people at the centre of what we do in order to move more rapidly and more effectively towards eliminat – ing poverty and achieving the results agreed on in the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

The Role of Young People in Poverty Reduction