Facts Forward – Education and Information
From 3 to 9 November 2025, we at Fertility Europe and our member associations across Europe will mark European Fertility Week 2025 (EFW2025) with a campaign dedicated to a vital but too often overlooked issue: Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) and public information with a special emphasis on fertility-related areas.
Under the title “Facts Forward – Education and Information,” this year’s initiative highlights the importance of accessible, accurate, and inclusive knowledge to empower people in making informed choices about their reproductive lives.
Why Fertility Education Matters
Across Europe, infertility affects millions, yet fertility education remains patchy or nonexistent. In many countries, Comprehensive Sexuality Education is not part of the national curriculum. Where it does exist, the focus is usually on contraception and pregnancy prevention. Rarely are young people, or adults at later life stages, provided with information about:
- How fertility changes over time
- Different needs at different life stages
- The risk factors impacting fertility and reproductive health
Without this knowledge, people cannot make truly informed choices about their futures, whether that means planning for children, considering assisted reproduction, or simply understanding their own bodies.
Breaking Stigma and Building Inclusivity
Another challenge the campaign seeks to address is the stigma, discrimination, and stereotypes that still surround fertility and reproductive health. Too often, information is presented in ways that exclude certain groups or fail to use sensitive and inclusive language. This can leave many individuals, such as people facing infertility or involuntary childlessness, like singles or LGBTQ+ communities, feeling invisible or unsupported.
“Facts Forward – Education and Information” calls for a shift toward educational resources and public information that are:
- Inclusive – welcoming to all identities, family models, and life paths
- Sensitive – respectful in language and messaging
- Accurate and evidence-based – free of myths, stereotypes, or bias
- Accessible across life stages – tailored to the evolving needs of adolescents, young adults, adults, and older individuals
The World We Strive For
This year’s campaign envisions a future where:
- Education and information are always available – no matter where you live in Europe
- Knowledge is accurate and trustworthy – empowering people to make decisions with confidence
- Resources adapt to life’s changes – recognising that needs shift with age, health, and personal circumstances
- All voices are included – ensuring representation for different audiences and life experiences
By moving “Facts Forward,” European Fertility Week 2025 aims to inspire change in schools, healthcare systems, policymaking, and public awareness.
How can you get involved?
Everyone has a role to play in spreading fertility education and building an informed society.
- Individuals: Share campaign materials, join online conversations, and talk openly about fertility and reproductive health in your community.
- Educators and policymakers: Advocate for curricula that go beyond contraception and prevention, ensuring comprehensive fertility education at every stage.
- Healthcare providers: Offer patient-centred, sensitive information that addresses real-life needs and circumstances.
- Media and advocates: Help dismantle stereotypes by amplifying accurate, inclusive narratives.
So whoever you are, wherever you live, however much or little you can contribute, and whatever walk of life you come from, you can chip in to this collective effort. Small actions can add up to a big impact.
Small takeaway for us all
European Fertility Week 2025 reminds us that knowledge is power. Fertility education should not be a privilege, but a right that equips everyone with the tools they need to make informed, confident choices throughout life.
This November, let’s move Facts Forward and build a Europe where fertility information is inclusive, accessible, and empowering for all.