association; good parental care; protection from all forms of exploitation, discrimination and abuse; access to all benefits of citizenship such as education, training, employment (beyond the legal age of majority), health care, recreation; individual and collective ownership of property for those who have reached the legal age of majority. 10. The Policy also recognizes important responsibilities which the youth should understand and fulfill including: to participate in the social, cultural and economic development of the country; to develop, appreciate and respect national cultural norms and values; to take an active involvement in decision making at all levels affecting their lives; to promote and defend democracy and the rule of law; and to uphold as a priority the protection of the environment. 11. The Policy will be reviewed regularly so that it remains consistent with and relevant to the changing circumstances in youth work and the socioeconomic realities of the country. 8

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