Special Days: International Youth Day

by | Aug 12, 2023 | News, Special Days

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Happy international youth day

International Youth Day is celebrated annually on 12th August, this event helps to bring youth issues to the attention of communities across the world and celebrates the potential that young people have working together with others within our worldwide societies.
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This year’s theme is Green Skills For Youth: Towards A Sustainable World because moving towards a more sustainable and climate-friendly world is vital if we want future generations to experience the world as we know it today.
Here are some interesting facts about International Youth Day
  1. IYD’s themes have ranged from high unemployment rates and poor working conditions to youth civic engagement and youth’s overall health and well-being.

  2. IYD gives an opportunity for every country to reflect upon how much they commit and invest in their youth.
  3. IYD’s original purpose was to inspire and encourage country leaders to be made aware of issues impacted by youth.
  4. International Youth Day is meant to empower young people to participate in public life so that they are prepared and made ready to contribute to society’s development across the world.
I hope you have found it interesting to learn more information about what International Youth Day represents and that you are ready to contribute to society and stand up for what you believe in!

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