; (4) integrate youth outreach and engagement into relevant conflict-resolution, leadership, and democracy and governance programs supported by the United States Government; and (5) include age- and gender-responsive policies and programming in the design, implementation, and evaluation of relevant United States foreign assistance programs. 4. Statement of policy It shall be the policy of the United States to promote the inclusive and meaningful participation of youth in peace building and conflict prevention, management, and resolution, as well as post-conflict relief and recovery efforts, reinforced through diplomatic efforts and assistance programs that— (1) elevate and incorporate mainstream, the perspectives and interests of affected youth into conflict-prevention, violence-reduction, and post-conflict peace building activities and strategies; (2) increase meaningful and inclusive youth participation in program planning and policy development related to conflict-prevention and violence-reduction and security-sector initiatives funded by the United States Government; (3) promote the safety, economic security, and dignity of youth in conflict and other high-risk environments; (4) provide technical and financial support to diverse youth-led groups, initiatives, and innovations working on issues of peace and security; (5) support the equal access of youth to United States foreign assistance aid distribution mechanisms and services; (6) encourage partner governments to adopt plans to increase meaningful youth participation in peace and security processes and decision-making institutions