Youth / Teenage Mothers Participants in 6 of the 15 regions (40% of the regional FGDs) raised issues specifically confronting the youth. Teenage pregnancy is a key problem, which is related to the lack of information on sexuality and reproductive health.  Lack of access to information and guidance make the youth vulnerable to early pregnancies. Fertility management and family planning are not openly discussed in school or in their own homes. The implementation of adolescent reproductive health is limited. Some teenagers hesitate to open up to their parents regarding this issue. (NCR, CAR, Region 3)  For the teenage mothers, they lack support system which makes it difficult for them to go back to school and take care of their child at the same time (CAR)  Young women who are out of school are vulnerable to drug addiction and prostitution. (Region 6 )  Children are deterred from expressing their gender/ identities even in schools due to restrictions imposed through school policies. (Region 8)  There is a clamor for the youth sector to be represented in development or government planning councils so that their voices and opinions will be heard. (Region 2) Solo Mothers The issue raised with respect to solo parents is that the Solo Parent Act is limited in that it only caters to solo parents who are employed. The law is also silent when it comes to solo mothers with incapacitated children who are 18 years old and above. Migrant Workers and their families Specifically in CAR and Region 6, challenges faced by migrant women and their families have been highlighted. 66