Adolescent pregnancy prevention initiatives reported in Argentina and Venezuela

In observance of the World Day for the Prevention of Unintended Pregnancy in Adolescents, regional initiatives in Argentina and Venezuela are focusing on education and prevention strategies.

In La Rioja, Argentina, data shows a significant decline in the birth rate among mothers aged 10 to 19, dropping from 33.9 per 1,000 women in 2013 to 7.8 per 1,000 in 2024. Experts emphasize that sustained prevention policies, comprehensive sexual education, and access to healthcare services are vital to maintaining this trend and protecting adolescent rights.

In Maturín, Venezuela, the Municipal Council for the Rights of Children and Adolescents (Cmdnna) conducted preventive orientation sessions at the Liceo Miguel José Sanz. These educational activities aim to provide students with information regarding sexual education and the importance of life planning to prevent unplanned pregnancies.