AFRICAN YOUTH CHARTER • 29 to control the consumption of tobacco, exposure to environmental tobacco smoke and alcohol abuse; k) Raise awareness amongst youth on the dangers of drug abuse through partnerships with youth, youth organisations and the community; l) Strengthen local, national, regional and international partnerships to eradicate the demand, supply and trafficking of drugs including using youth to traffic drugs; m) Provide rehabilitation for young people abusing drugs such that they can be re-integrated into social and economic life; n) Provide technical and financial support to build the institutional capacity of youth organisations to address public health concerns including issues concerning youth with disabilities and young people married at an early age. Article 17: Peace and Security 1. In view of the important role of youth in promoting peace and non-violence and the lasting physical and psychological scars that result from involvement in violence, armed conflict and war, States Parties shall: a) Strengthen the capacity of young people and youth organisations in peace building, conflict prevention and conflict resolution through the promotion of