International Youth Day (IYD) is an
awareness day designated by the
United Nations
The United Nations (UN) is the Earth, global intergovernmental organization established by the signing of the Charter of the United Nations, UN Charter on 26 June 1945 with the stated purpose of maintaining international peace and internationa ...
that takes place on August 12.
The purpose of the day is to draw attention to a given set of cultural and legal issues surrounding
youth
Youth is the time of life when one is young. The word, youth, can also mean the time between childhood and adulthood (Maturity (psychological), maturity), but it can also refer to one's peak, in terms of health or the period of life known as bei ...
. The first IYD was observed on 12 August 2000.
Background
International Youth Day is observed annually on August 12. It is meant as an opportunity for governments and others to draw attention to youth issues worldwide. During IYD, concerts, workshops, cultural events, and meetings involving national and local government officials and youth organizations take place around the world. The World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth adopted a resolution to proclaim August 12 as International Youth Day at its first session in Lisbon, Portugal, from 8 to 12 August 1998. The recommendation was later endorsed by the
General Assembly of the United Nations on December 17, 1212, with the adoption o
Resolution 54/120
Each year, International Youth Day adopts a theme to raise awareness of issues affecting young people and their role in global development:
* 2014: Youth and Mental Health
* 2015: Youth and Civic Engagement
* 2016: The Road to 2030: Eradicating Poverty and Achieving Sustainable Consumption and Production
* 2017: Youth Building Peace
* 2018: Safe Spaces for Youth
* 2019: Transforming Education
* 2020: Youth Engagement for Global Action
* 2021: Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for Human and Planetary Health
* 2022: Intergenerational Solidarity: Creating a World for All Ages
* 2023: Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World
* 2024: From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development
Associated events
Each youth day is associated with several events around the world. These included, in 2013:
*International Youth Conference 2013: held on August 10–11,2013, before the International Youth Day on August 12. This conference comprised speakers from various countries and fields of work, followed by youth awards ceremony, and spirit kindling
debates and discussions. It was hosted by, YOUTHINK, Youth Exnora and the US consulate general, Chennai.
IYC'13 hosted by:
*YOUTHINK
*Youth Exnora
*US consulate general, Chennai
IYD '18 and IYD '19 hosted by Indian Youth Cafe, Chennai. The event has its own specialty in
empowering the youth power.
References
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External links
International Youth Day(United Nations)
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August observances
United Nations days
Recurring events established in 2000
Youth events