I am happy that this consultation focuses on adolescent health and nutrition,” said Mellisa. Today, UNFPA, the United Nations Sexual and Reproductive Health agency, in Tanzania called upon participants of scientific conference on Adolescent Health and Nutrition Research take into account risks that pregnant adolescents face. Adolescent Health, in particular on Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, which is a prerequisite for fulfilling every young person's potential.Nearly one-third of its population between the ages 10-24 years. “Despite noteworthy progress, the Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) outcomes of young people is still in alarming state in many settings due to - stigma, lack of age appropriate comprehensive sexuality education, limited access to menstrual health and hygiene education and products,” she emphasized. UNFPA is committed to continued collaboration with the government and key stakeholders in this country to realise the goal of achieving universal access to sexual and reproductive health, realise RH rights, and reduce maternal mortality.