Sexual health and sexually transmitted infections remain a significant public health problem in Europe, with untreated STIs potentially leading to serious short and long-term consequences for individuals.Young people aged 16-25 are the most vulnerable, with chlamydia being the most widespread sexually transmitted infection in Europe. As such, there is a need for young people to find a positive and safe approach towards their sexual health, and measures need to be taken at the EU level to ensure the sexual well-being of young Europeans.Whilst much has been done to curb the rising level of infections in countries such as Sweden, where children are taught about sexual health at a primary level, it is clear a more comprehensive strategy is still required. Due in part to a negative perception of sexual education or a fear that it will encourage sexual activity, adolescents are often denied education, information or health services that would otherwise have helped them to make capable, informed choices. There is an urgent need to raise awareness and provide easily accessible education through both formal and informal channels and youth-friendly sexual health services.Furthermore, it is important that the internet and social media platforms are utilised in order to promote sexual health and well-being, with the impact and reach of these tools considered in any action intending to address the lack of awareness and poor sexual health education.This timely international symposium will provide an invaluable opportunity for participants to examine current sexual health related challenges and assess the progress made so far in tackling sexual health issues among young people at an EU level. The symposium will allow delegates from all sectors to exchange ideas and share best practices in improving the sexual behaviours of all young people in Europe through the development of innovative education, engagement and awareness strategies.