; (5) integrate youth outreach and engagement into relevant conflict-resolution, leadership, democracy, and governance programs supported by the United States Government; and (6) include policies that are specific to boys and girls at various ages 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 peacebuilding and conflict prevention, management, and resolution, and post-conflict relief and recovery efforts, reinforced through diplomatic efforts and assistance programs that— (1) elevate and incorporate the perspectives and interests of affected youth into conflict-prevention, violence-reduction, and post-conflict peacebuilding activities and strategies; (2) increase meaningful and inclusive youth engagement in program planning and policy development related to conflict prevention and violence reduction, democracy and governance, and security sector initiatives funded by the United States Government; (3) promote the safety, security, and dignity of youth in crisis, conflict, and other fragile environments; (4) provide technical and financial support to diverse youth-led groups, initiatives, and innovations working on issues of peace and security; (5) support greater access of youth-led and youth-serving organizations who are traditionally less represented in peacebuilding and conflict prevention programming to United States foreign assistance aid distribution mechanisms and services; (6) advance civic education in formal and non-formal settings, increase youth civic and political participation and representation, and bolster collective action and leadership that improve democracy, peace, and security outcomes; (7) encourage partner governments to adopt plans to increase meaningful and inclusive youth engagement in peace and security processes and decision-making institutions