International Youth Day: International Youth Day is celebrated to highlight the issues faced by young people across the world. This day also highlights the role of youth in matters like education, global peace, social justice, sustainable development, and inclusiveness.
International Youth Day 2024 Theme
The International Youth Day 2024 theme is “Intergenerational solidarity: creating a world for all ages.” As per the Agenda 2030 of the UN (United Nations), harmony and cooperation between the youth and older generations are necessary to achieve sustainable development goals.
International Youth Day History
Young people, who attended the first session of the UN’s World Youth Forum in Vienna, Austria, in 1991, suggested that an International Youth Day will help to raise money for the United Nations Youth Fund. At the first session of the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth, held in Lisbon in August 1998, International Youth Day is declared as August 12.
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International Youth Day Significance
The progress of human civilization is dependent on cooperation among all generations of people. The young people should receive all necessary support to help protect our environment, and establish global peace. International Youth Day is conducted through workshops, and cultural activities to inspire the youth.
