Publications
Key publications
From sexual and reproductive ill-health to choices and well-being. Entre Nous No 85, 2016
For this final issue of Entre Nous, we take a look back the history of the magazine while celebrating the positive changes that have occurred in sexual and reproductive health (SRH) throughout the European Region over the past 35 years.
Action Plan for Sexual and Reproductive Health: towards achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in Europe – leaving no one behind (2016)
Action Plan and its resolution were adopted by the 66th session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe in September 2016. This comprehensive framework will support countries to ensure that people are achieving their full potential for sexual and reproductive health and well-being.
Together for a better sexual & reproductive health. Entre Nous No 84, 2016
This issue of Entre Nous provides several informative examples and exciting ideas on how collaborative action can improve sexual and reproductive health in the European Region.
Sexual and reproductive health: Are you satisfied? Entre Nous No 83, 2015
The 83rd issue of Entre Nous takes a fresh look at sexual and reproductive health and rights in the countries of the European Region ̶ at the successes and failures, at what worked and did not work, and at present needs and realities.
Good maternal nutrition. The best start in life (2016)
This publication has three parts. The overview and exploration of the national recommendations for nutrition, physical activity and weight gain during pregnancy are based on the results of a survey in which 51 of the 53 Member States in the WHO European Region took part.
A lifecourse approach to sexual and reproductive health. Entre Nous No 82, 2015
Investing in a life-course approach to health is essential to ensure that we promote a healthy start to life, meet the health needs of our citizens throughout their stages of life and accomplish the goal of improved health and well-being for all.
Birth in Europe in the 21st century. Entre Nous No 81
This issue of the ENTRE NOUS magazine presents the recent trends in the WHO European Region that are topical for many women and men, families, health care providers and policy makers.
Adolescence: building solid foundations for lifelong flourishing” Entre Nous N.80, 2014
Developed to launch in conjunction with the WHO Regional Office for Europe’s new child and adolescent health strategy, “Investing in children: The European child and adolescent health strategy 2015-20,” the 80th issue of Entre Nous focuses on the health and well-being of adolescents and young people in Europe.
Choices and planning. Entre Nous No. 79, 2013
The ability to plan for one's self, if and when, to have children is fundamental to the health of women and their families. Yet, family planning remains a neglected public health priority and unmet need for contraception, leading to unintended pregnancy, continues to threaten the lives and well being of women, girls and men.
From ICPD to post-2015. Entre Nous No. 78, 2013
Two decades after the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) held in Cairo in 1994, governments, parliaments, civil society and international organizations are reviewing achievements and remaining gaps in implementation of the ICPD Programme of Action in achieving universal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Ageing and sexual health. Entre Nous No. 77, 2013
The 77th edition of Entre Nous addresses a broad spectrum of aspects of ageing and sexual health, from specific medical challenges to wider social trends that recognize that sexuality and sexual health are an intrinsic part of health and wellbeing in older age.
Child marriage. Entre Nous No. 76, 2012
Entre Nous no. 76 is a special issue produced with technical and financial support of the Eastern Europe and Central Asia Regional Office of UNFPA. This issue is dedicated to the complex phenomenon of child marriage and its relationship to sexual and reproductive health in the WHO European Region. Child marriage and childbearing affect girls’ physical and psychological health.
Noncommunicable diseases and sexual and reproductive health. Entre Nous No 75, 2012
The 75th issue of Entre Nous explores the many parallels between noncommunicable diseases and sexual and reproductive health in terms of vulnerabilities and risks for and as a result of ill health, such as, poverty, inequity, social determinants of health and socio-cultural factors.
Social determinants of health and well-being among young people. Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study: international report from the 2009/2010 survey, 2012
Through this international report on the results of its most recent survey, the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study supplies the up-to-date information needed by policy-makers at various levels of government, nongovernmental organizations, and professionals in sectors such as health, education, social services, justice and recreation.
Improvement of maternal and child health in Kazakhstan. Entre Nous 74, 2011
This issue describes how politicians, managers and clinicians, supported by WHO and the European Union, have begun to transform out-of-date practice by introducing evidence-based care.
Causes and consequences: what determines our sexual and reproductive health? Entre Nous 73, 2011
While it is true that the majority of Member States in the WHO European Region have much to celebrate when it comes to progress in improving SRH and increasing access to SRH services, it is also true that even in the most affluent countries of the Region, social injustice exists, with select groups at greater risk of poor SRH outcomes and limited access to SRH services.
Sexual health: A public health challenge in Europe. Entre Nous 72, 2011
With its rich religious, political, social and cultural diversity, increasing migration and varying age demographic profiles, the shift to such a holistic approach to sexual health is particularly relevant to the WHO European Region. Being able to understand sexual health within these varying social, economic and political contexts is essential for the continuous social and economic evelopment of both individual Member States and the Region.
Are we on track? Progress towards MDG 3, 4 and 5 in Europe. Entre Nous 71, 2011
As the countdown to the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) deadline of 2015 approaches, the 71st issue of Entre Nous tracks Europe's progress towards the attainment of MDG 3 (promote gender equity), MDG 4 (reduce child mortality) and MDG 5 (improve maternal health), focusing on challenges, current status and key accomplishments in the Region.
Statistics and stories: Improving the quality of maternal and neonatal health in Europe. Entre Nous 70, 2010
The 70th issue of Entre Nous “Statistics and stories: Improving the Quality of Maternal and Neonatal Health in Europe” is a special edition that focuses on how various countries throughout Europe are using the Beyond the Numbers tool developed by the WHO’s Making Pregnancy Safer Programme.
Federal Centre for Health Education (BZgA), 2010
Federal Centre for Health Education (BZgA), 2010
International Planned Parenthood Federation, 2006
