On August 12, International Youth Day focuses on the difficulties that some young people around the world face. Half of children between the ages of six and thirteen lack fundamental reading and math skills, and childhood poverty remains a worldwide issue. The United Nations created International Youth Day to help raise awareness of these issues as we endeavour to find solutions. It is a day for contemplation as well as action, so get involved. There will be numerous concerts, workshops, and cultural events, so investigate what’s occurring in your area.
It’s an initiative that celebrates the qualities of young people and recognises the challenges they face today. To aid in the elimination of these issues, it is crucial that young people have access to the appropriate resources for education, health, medicine, and more. Scholaroo is a platform that consolidates scholarships from all over the world to aid the world’s youth.
International Youth Day was established by the United Nations in 2000 to recognise the contributions young people contribute to education, community development, environmental groups, and various social projects.
The background of International Youth Day
The United Nations General Assembly began a concerted endeavour to influence youth in 1965. They endorsed the Declaration on the Promotion of the Ideals of Peace, Mutual Respect, and Understanding between Peoples among Young People. They began devoting time and resources to empowering the youth by recognising emerging leaders and providing them with resources to meet the world’s requirements.
International Youth Day was established on December 17, 1999, after the United Nations General Assembly endorsed a recommendation made by the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth. Since its first observance on August 12, 2000, the day has been used to educate the public. Engage young people in governance and manage resources to address global issues.
The day is frequently marked by significant occurrences. YOUTHINK hosted the 2013 International Youth Conference, which featured numerous prominent lecturers and an awards ceremony. In Chennai, the Indian Youth Cafe has recently hosted more recent events. 2019’s theme was “transforming education.”
International Youth Day 2020’s theme was “Youth Engagement for Global Action” last year.
The purpose of this topic was to highlight how the participation of young people at the national and international levels complements national and multilateral institutions and processes. Another essential objective was to learn how to increase their participation in institutional politics.
5 INFORMATION REGARDING INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY
The World Health Organisation is developing global health education standards.
Each year, 16 million children in the United States suffer from malnutrition.
Each day, children and adolescents should engage in at least one hour of physical activity.
Mohammed Assaf, the Youth Ambassador for Palestine, is a Palestinian refugee who uses his music to convey messages of optimism to young Palestinian refugees.
Rita Kimani, a 25-year-old Kenyan, co-founded FarmDrive, which connects unbanked and underserved subsistence farmers with credit.
INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY DATES
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | August 12 | Saturday |
| 2024 | August 12 | Monday |
| 2025 | August 12 | Tuesday |
| 2026 | August 12 | Wednesday |
| 2027 | August 12 | Thursday |
