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curative programmes to control the consumption of tobacco,
exposure to environmental tobacco smoke and alcohol abuse;
k)
Raise awareness amongst youth on the dangers of drug abuse
through partnerships with youth, youth organisations and the
community;
l)
Strengthen local, national, regional and international partnerships to
eradicate the demand, supply and trafficking of drugs including using
youth to traffic drugs;
m)
Provide rehabilitation for young people abusing drugs such that they
can be re-integrated into social and economic life;
n)
Provide technical and financial support to build the institutional
capacity of youth organisations to address public health concerns
including issues concerning youth with disabilities and young people
married at an early age.
Article 17: Peace and Security
In view of the important role of youth in promoting peace and non-violence and the
lasting physical and psychological scars that result from involvement in violence,
armed conflict and war, States Parties shall:
a)
b)
Strengthen the capacity of young people and youth organisations in
peace building, conflict prevention and conflict resolution through the
promotion of intercultural learning, civic education, tolerance, human
rights education and democracy, mutual respect for cultural, ethnic
and religious diversity, the importance of dialogue and cooperation,
responsibility, solidarity and international cooperation;
Institute mechanisms to promote a culture of peace and tolerance
amongst young people that discourages their participation in acts of
violence, terrorism, xenophobia, racial discrimination, gender-based
discrimination, foreign occupation and trafficking in arms and drugs;
c)
Institute education to promote a culture of peace and dialogue in all
schools and training centres at all levels;
d)
Condemn armed conflict and prevent the participation, involvement,
recruitment and sexual slavery of young people in armed conflict;
e)
Take all feasible measures to protect the civilian population,
including youth, who are affected and displaced by armed conflict;