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Thursday, 12 March 2009
YWCA's response to teen pregnancy results
There has been an increase in the number of teenage conceptions
There has been an increase in the number of teenage conceptions in the last year but we feel that this is just a blip in the overall downward trend. We don't feel that there should be any concern that teen pregnancies are on the increase again.
17 February 2009
Young parents - a response from YWCA
Teenage pregnancy is a complex issue and one we should approach carefully. Screaming headlines do not help.
29 October 2008
YWCA welcomes compulsory PHSE
YWCA England & Wales welcomes the announcement of compulsory personal health and social education (PHSE) in schools. Making PHSE, and within it sex and relationships education (SRE), compulsory is a positive step in ensuring young people are better informed when making choices about their lives.
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