#Teenpregnancy

A new wave of research and policy focus in Nepal is spotlighting the transformative power of school education in advancing sexual and reproductive health (SRH) rights for adolescent girls—a development closely watched by educators and health advocates across Asia, including Thailand. According to a recent article by the Brookings Institution, strengthening girls’ agency through formal education is increasingly recognized as a crucial strategy for enabling young women to exercise their health rights, make informed decisions about their bodies, and break cycles of poverty and discrimination [Brookings].

The World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled a comprehensive new guideline aimed at significantly reducing adolescent pregnancies and improving the overall health and well-being of girls worldwide—a move that holds substantial relevance for Thailand and the broader region. The updated recommendations, announced in April 2025, target several root causes of early pregnancies, with a strong emphasis on preventing child marriage, extending girls’ access to education, and strengthening adolescent-friendly health services. These actions, according to the WHO, must be top priorities for governments and civil society striving to improve outcomes for young women.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has just unveiled an ambitious new policy guideline aimed at preventing adolescent pregnancies and enhancing the overall health of girls globally, a move that could reshape the landscape of maternal and reproductive health in countries like Thailand. With teenage pregnancy rates posing persistent risks for young people’s health, education, and socioeconomic prospects, these latest guidelines come at a crucial moment for Thai society, where the challenge remains deeply rooted and multilayered [WHO - New guideline to prevent adolescent pregnancies].