International Youth Day
The United Nations International Youth Day is celebrated on 12 August every year. This day recognises the efforts of the youth in enhancing global society and draws attention to a set of cultural and legal issues surrounding them. International Youth Day focuses on the difficulties that some young people experience worldwide. Half the children between the ages of six and 13 lack essential reading and math skills, and childhood poverty is still a prevalent problem globally. The UN created Youth Day to help draw awareness to these issues as we strive to find solutions. It's a day for the UN's day of observance; it is not a public holiday.
The United Nations defines the world’s youth as the age group between 15 and 24, representing one-sixth of the global population. Many of these young men and women reside in developing countries, and their numbers are projected to increase. The idea for this Day was not born in a UN office but in the hearts and minds of young people. It was proposed in 1991 by young people gathered in Vienna, Austria, for the first session of the UN’s World Youth Forum. Their vision and determination led to the recommendation of an International Youth Day for fundraising and promotional purposes to support the United Nations Youth Fund in partnership with youth organisations.
In 1998, the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth adopted a resolution to designate August 12 as International Youth Day. The UN General Assembly confirmed this recommendation in 1999. The first International Youth Day was celebrated in 2000, with one of the key events being the presentation of the United Nations World Youth Awards to eight Latin American and Caribbean youth and youth-related organisations in Panama City, Panama.
In 1965, the United Nations General Assembly began making efforts to impact the youth. They announced the Declaration on the Promotion among Youth of the Ideals of Peace, Mutual Respect, and Understanding between People. They began giving their time and resources to empower the youth by recognising coming leaders and offering them resources to meet the world's needs.
On December 17, 1999, the UN General Assembly officially endorsed the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth recommendation, establishing Youth Day. The first celebration of this day took place on August 12, 2000. Since then, it has been used to educate society, mobilise the youth in politics, and manage resources to address global problems.
The theme for 2022 was "Intergenerational solidarity: Creating a world for all ages”, and for 2023, it was "Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World.
The Theme for International Youth Day 2024 is ‘From Clicks to Progress; Youth Digital Pathways For Sustainable Development’. This theme focuses on how young people utilise digital technologies to contribute to attaining the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
On Youth Day, attend concerts, sporting events, parades, and exhibitions that showcase exceptionally new and budding talents.
Start a debate or discussion between Youth and Adults and learn about youth opinions and views on various global topics.
Investigate mentoring programs to learn what you can teach the next generation. Big brother and extensive sister programs, music programs, speech therapy assistance, and more.
Why is International Youth Day celebrated?
It is celebrated to acknowledge the contribution of the youth of every nation and to raise awareness of the challenges and issues faced by youth worldwide.
Who started International Youth Day?
The International Youth Day was started by the UN General Assembly in 1999.
What is the theme for International Youth Day 2024?
The Theme for International Youth Day 2024 is ‘From Clicks to Progress; Youth Digital Pathways For Sustainable Development’.
What is the purpose of International Youth Day?
This Day raises awareness and draws attention to legal, political, or social issues regarding youth. It also recognises the contributions and impacts the community has made in the social and socioeconomic sphere.
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