International Conference on Adolescent Reproductive Health
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Evidence and Programme Implications for South Asia
1 - 4 November 2000
Mumbai, India
The Indian Society for the Study of Reproduction and Fertility (ISSRF),
the Institute for Research in Reproduction, and the UNDP/UNFPA/WHO/
World Bank Special Programme of Research, Development and Research
Training in Human Reproduction (Department of Reproductive Health and
Research, WHO, Geneva) will be organizing an International Conference
on Adolescent Reproductive Health: Evidence and Programme Implications
for South Asia. The meeting is expected to be supported by a number of
national and international organizations, including United Nations
agencies, working in the area of reproductive health.
The Scientific Programme will cover a broad spectrum of topics reflect-
ing the wide-ranging needs and perspectives of adolescents, with a view
to identify strategies for the design and implementation of services
and programmes that respond to the needs of young people in the area of
sexual and reproductive health.
The Conference will provide an international forum for policy-makers,
programme managers, researchers and others with an interest in the re-
productive health and well-being of young people to share their experi-
ences and discuss the interventions and strategies to better meet the
sexual and reproductive health needs of adolescents.
On behalf of the organizers of the meeting, it is my privilege to in-
vite you to participate in the Conference. Further details about the
Scientific Programme will be announced shortly. In the mean time, if
you wish to have further information about the Conference or would like
to propose topics for inclusion in the Scientific Programme, please
contact:
Chander P. Puri
President, ISSRF
Deputy Director
Institute for Research in Reproduction
Parel, Mumbai 400012, India
Fax: +91-22-496-4853, 413-9412
mailto:vichin@bom4.vsnl.net.in
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The scientific programme will include Plenary Lectures, invited Sympo-
sia Presentations, Group Discussion and Poster Presentations.
Provisional List of Topics for Group Discussion
1. How to enhance young peoples knowledge and skills?
2. Interventions to prevent early pregnancies and abortions
3. Interventions to prevent sexually transmitted infections
4. Ways to expand access to reproductive health services
5. Building political commitment.
Provisional List of Topics for Symposia Sessions
1. Adolescence in South Asia: Opportunities and risks
2. Sexual and reproductive behaviour
3. Early motherhood and its implications
4. Termination of unwanted pregnancies
5. Risks of sexually transmitted infections and consequences
6. Gender imbalance in reproductive health
7. Adolescent-friendly reproductive health services
Provisional List of Topics for Poster Presentations
1. Adolescence in South Asia: Opportunities and risks
2. Sexual and reproductive behaviour
3. Early motherhood and its implications
4. Termination of unwanted pregnancies
5. Risks of sexually transmitted infections and consequences
6. Gender imbalance in reproductive health
7. Adolescent-friendly reproductive health services
8. Role of health care providers in expanding access to health-related
services
9. Creating a safe and supportive environment
10. Enhancing young people knowledge and skills
11. Rights of adolescents
12. Why adolescents are at risk?
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