The hope is that such obstacles to knowledge will lessen as the benefits of dispelling myths and misinformation are better understood. Access to information and to education are rights that belong to young people as much as adults. Extra efforts must be made to reach young people who are not part of the formal education system. Many young people working to support themselves and their families may be in even greater need of information, education and reproductive health services than those attending school. Young people, whether or not they are in school or out of school, deserve a chance to learn the basics.
Ignorance leaves children vulnerable.
No one wants that. People from all societies share common goals about the health, well-being, happiness and full development of their children. Adults who want to act on behalf of their children's rights will find ways to convey life- saving information. Different education efforts will take different approaches. All will be trying to reach young people who are facing situations their parents and grandparents never had to face.