Published by the Population Reference Bureau, Sexual and Reproductive Health in the Middle East and North Africa: A Guide for Reporters aims to bring together the latest available data on sexual and reproductive health for countries in the Middle East and North African [MENA] region. It was written for journalists, to help them educate the public and make the case for policymakers that poor sexual and reproductive health contributes to social inequalities and hinders social and economic development.

The contents include the following:

1. Why Should Sexual and Reproductive Health Issues Concern the Media?
2. Marriage
3. Childbearing
4. Family Planning
5. Maternal Health
6. Abortion
7. Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV/AIDS
8. Adolescents and Young Adults
9. Female Genital Cutting
10. Cervical Cancer
11. Sexual and Reproductive Health and Development Goals
12. Appendix 1 Population and Reproductive Health Indicators by Country
13. Appendix 2 Sexual and Reproductive Health Glossary
14. Appendix 3 Sources of Information