education was identified as the second most important protection area to be strengthened (34.8%). While prevention of substance abuse was identified as the third most salient protection to provide for children (23.8%), gender equality (16.8%) was mentioned as the fourth most important aspect to be strengthened. Table 53: Areas which need to be improved, by gender Better access to education Malnutrition Infant mortality Gender stereotyping / discrimination Inadequate sanitation Geographic isolation/access to basic services Violence against children Drugs Crime and/or gangs Other RF DK/NA Male 17.77% 6.83% 3.42% Female 22.19% 7.08% 3.02% Total 20.81% 6.99% 3.21% 8.88% 2.05% 9.79% 3.33% 9.55% 2.92% 4.78% 12.98% 7.97% 6.15% 8.43% 1.14% 19.59% 2.92% 12.92% 8.85% 6.88% 8.54% 0.73% 13.75% 3.49% 12.90% 8.55% 6.63% 8.48% 0.86% 15.61% 45