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Helping young people to make informed decisions

Sheri Bastien - World Health Organization

2026-09-09

If we expect young people to make informed decisions...

We should make sure they have informed information.

Adolescence is shaped by family, friends, culture, religion and media - these aspects all influence how young people understand themselves and their relationships.

In HRP's Research for Impact series, Dr Sheri Bastien explains why age-appropriate, evidence-based guidance that helps young people navigate this pivotal stage of life with confidence is so important.

On International Youth Day, investing in young people's health starts with something fundamental: Access to accurate information, delivered with respect and dignity.

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