International Youth Day
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International Youth Day (IYD) is an awareness day designated by the United Nations that takes place on August 12.
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| International Youth Day | |
|---|---|
Young people | |
| Date | 12 August |
| Next time | 12 August 2025 |
| Frequency | Annual |
The purpose of the day is to draw attention to a given set of cultural and legal issues surrounding youth. The first IYD was observed on 12 August 2000.
Background
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International Youth Day is observed annually on August 12.[1] 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 of Resolution 54/120.[2][3]
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[4]
- 2015: Youth and Civic Engagement[5]
- 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[6]
- 2020: Youth Engagement for Global Action[7]
- 2021: Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for Human and Planetary Health[8]
- 2022: Intergenerational Solidarity: Creating a World for All Ages[9]
- 2023: Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World[10]
- 2024: From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development[11]
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.
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