The need for reproductive health education in schools in Egypt.

Providing sexual and reproductive health (SRH) education in schools is a cost-effective way of reaching young people. This policy brief describes the current state of SRH education in schools in Egypt and presents the rationale and recommendations for improvements. It highlights portions of UNESCOs guidelines related to SRH education and describes the pioneering work of some nongovernmental organizations working in this field in the country.