The Reproductive and Sexual Health Task Force held its second meeting of 2025 with the participation of several institutions and initiatives working in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights. The meeting marked a significant expansion in the task force’s membership, growing from seven to eleven participating organizations, following the inclusion of Bar Aman, Manara, 6 Aman, and Bastet. This expansion reflects the increasing momentum toward collaboration and joint efforts to enhance public awareness of reproductive and sexual health in Egypt.
The session featured extensive discussions on preparations for launching a new digital awareness campaign targeting young men and women. Participants emphasized the importance of developing culturally sensitive and accessible digital content that communicates key messages in a realistic and relatable way. The discussion also focused on creating unified messaging across different platforms and initiatives to ensure consistency and maximize the campaign’s outreach and impact.
Participants exchanged field experiences and highlighted common challenges faced during community-based activities, such as persistent social stigma surrounding discussions of sexual and reproductive health, limited access to rural and marginalized areas, and the need to strengthen the capacity of field teams to address these topics with sensitivity and confidence. The importance of engaging young people—both men and women—as active partners in awareness efforts was also underscored.
The meeting further addressed several public issues that gained attention in Egypt during 2025 and intersect with reproductive health topics, including the debate around introducing sexual health education in schools, increasing awareness about the dangers of early marriage, the link between adolescent mental health and reproductive decision-making, and the economic factors influencing family planning choices. Participants also discussed the growing spread of misinformation on social media related to pregnancy and contraception and stressed the need for science-based, accurate communication to counter it.
By the end of the meeting, the participating institutions and initiatives agreed to develop a joint implementation plan for the upcoming digital campaign, with clear stages and measurable indicators to assess its reach and social impact. The task force members affirmed that expanding participation within the group is a positive step toward building stronger, sustainable partnerships capable of creating real change in how Egyptian society perceives and engages with reproductive and sexual health—grounded in respect, knowledge, and human rights.
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