International Youth Day
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International Youth Day | |
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12 August | |
Next time | 12 August 2024 |
Frequency | Annual |
International Youth Day (IYD) is an
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
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. IYD was designated by the United Nations in 1999 with the adoption of Resolution 54/120.[2]
International Youth Day's Slogan for 2014 was Youth and
Associated events
Each youth day is associated with a number of 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.
References
- ^ "International Youth Day 2021: Theme, Quotes, History & Celebrations". S A NEWS. 2021-08-12. Retrieved 2021-08-12.
- ^ "Youth at the United Nations: 12 August - International Youth Day". Retrieved 2008-08-12.
- ^ "International Youth Day, 12 August". www.un.org. Retrieved 2017-02-07.
- ^ "International Youth Day, 12 August". www.un.org. Retrieved 2017-08-06.
- ^ "International Youth Day". www.un.org/. United Nations. Archived from the original on 12 August 2021. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
- ^ Nations, United. "International Youth Day". United Nations. Retrieved 2023-08-01.
External links
- International Youth Day (United Nations)