Annotation:
This report documents the Round Table on Adolescent Reproductive and Sexual Health and Rights, which was held to review progress made in implementing the recommendations of the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD). Part I points out the sections of the ICPD Programme of Action (POA) that specifically address adolescent reproductive and sexual health and rights. Part II briefly describes the state of adolescent reproductive health in today's world, highlighting areas of particular concern. Part III describes progress made since the ICPD in the areas of rights, policy, and programming. Part IV discusses constraints to implementing the POA and suggests approaches to overcome them. Part V sets out future actions to address adolescents' reproductive health needs, including advocacy for action, fostering an enabling environment, creating and promoting programmes for adolescents, strengthening knowledge for action and resource mobilisation. [Descriptors: Reproductive Rights - HIV/AIDS, International]