National Youth Policy - Ministry of Youth, Sport & Culture

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iii) The patriarchal system inherent in traditional and cultural practices continue to hamper the development of the young woman. iv) Gender disparities in decision making structures at all levels of society is still a challenge for the youth. v) Socialisation process which places emphasis on biological differences between young men and women compromises effort to gender equity. Strategies i) Make gender considerations a requirement for all youth programmes and projects. ii) Develop gender programmes for in and out-of-school youth in a participatory manner. iii) Provide appropriate programmes aimed at improving the opportunities for young women and men to achieve gender equity. iv) Develop a communication strategy on youth gender issues. v) Strengthen the role of the family and community in improving the status of young women and men. vi) Review laws, policies and customary practices that hinder progress in achieving gender equality and equity among youth. vii) Establish strategic partnerships with youth NGOs that support the gender movement. 44
5.12 Strategic Area: Youth and Culture Theme: Fostering positive values, cultural customs and practices for young people. Issues i) Limited knowledge of the different cultures, tradition and history of Botswana Society create a vacuum in efforts of promoting cultural regeneration to young people. ii) Deminishing cultural values among the young people including botho, tlotlo, tekano, bopelotelele, boipelego, kagisanyo among others, leading to loss of national identity. iii) Disintegration of the family unit as a support structure for youth socialisation and nurturing is a cause for concern. iv) Inadequate positive role models to foster young peoples’ integrity, confidence, self respect and self worth in order for them to aspire to be responsible citizens. v) The general deterioration of morals and social values has limited young people’s appreciation of their cultural heritage. vi) Rapid adoption of foreign cultures erodes indigenous culture.. 45
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Page 5 and 6: Abbreviations ASRH BAIS BNYC CBO CB
Page 7 and 8: 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Purpose of a Re
Page 9 and 10: Recreation, leisure, sport and arts
Page 11 and 12: The policy intends to contribute to
Page 13 and 14: xii) Illiterate youth xiii) Juvenil
Page 15 and 16: 3.2 Policy Goals and Objectives The
Page 17 and 18: Goal C. Promote mutual understandin
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Page 23 and 24: 5. STRATEGIC AREAS The following st
Page 25 and 26: vii) Review regulatory constraints
Page 27 and 28: Strategies i) Develop youth poverty
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Page 31 and 32: x) Include funding of ICT projects
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Page 37 and 38: 5.8 Strategic area: Youth, Educatio
Page 39 and 40: 5.9 Strategic Area: Youth and Healt
Page 41 and 42: v) Develop and implement a comprehe
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Page 47 and 48: ix) Encourage young peoples’ arti
Page 49 and 50: 6.2 The National Action Plan for Yo
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