Young people

The UK has one of the highest teenage pregnancy rates in Europe; it also has some of the highest rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), with rates growing fastest amongst young people.

Marie Stopes International believes that in order to protect themselves from unplanned pregnancies and STIs, young people need access to information and services that are tailored specifically for them.

Marie Stopes International are experts in dealing with unplanned pregnancies as well as being a source of referral for other areas related to young people’s sexual and reproductive health. It also has a site – www.likeitis.org – aimed at specifically at young people aged 11-15 years.