The other issue on health is also around affordability, and given the current state of the economy, this is an area where government ought to liaise with various stakeholders including development partners and the corporate sector in facilitating for the subsidizing access of young people to certain youth health services and products. This also goes for education and awareness raising on topical youth health issues. Many young people also share the sentiment that all stakeholders should work towards promoting social values and norms that encourage responsible sexual behavior and family planning, which should also be tied to the fight against harmful practices such as child marriages, gender-based violence and genital female mutilation. 3.4 GENDER EQUITY AND EQUALITY The National Youth Policy acknowledges the desirability to eliminate discrimination against all young people, and protect and promote gender equity and equality. It is commendable that with the collective efforts of countries across the globe, the fight for gender equality and equity has achieved significant strides, with affirmative action strategies being a key tool in this regard, including the quota system in leadership.