International Youth Day: History And Theme

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11 Aug 2024

International Youth Day is observed on August 12 every year


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It is celebrated to mark the contributions of the youth in the development of society alongside understanding the challenges faced by them


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The United Nations declared in 1999 that August 12 would be the annual International Youth Day


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It was based on a suggestion to the UN General Assembly made by the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth in 1999


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It was first celebrated in 2000, and since then, the day has been used to educate the general public


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Each year, International Youth Day focuses on a specific theme that highlights different aspects of empowering and nurturing youth


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In 2024, the selected theme is 'From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development'


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It aims to celebrate the contributions of youth in digital world, which can inspire collaboration to achieve the sustainable development goals


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Young people can celebrate by organising conferences, seminars, concerts, workshops, cultural events to educate others


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