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International Youth Day 2016

The youth around the globe is more than 3 billion of the total population residing within the world. International bodies are trying to engage youth in different ways into the paths they wish to follow.

Every year on the 12th of August we celebrate ‘International Youth Day’. This year’s theme is “The Road to 2030: Eradicating Poverty and Achieving Sustainable Consumption and Production”. This day, this time is about achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It focuses on the leading role of the youth of today’s generation. The United Nations is indulging the youth to suppress poverty by achieving sustainable development through consuming and producing accordingly.

The brainchild of This Day

This day is the coinage of the United Nations and was first celebrated on 12th August 2000. The UN is using this day to generate awareness about problems surrounding everybody in the globe. It focuses on a particular shortcoming and tries to cover them step by step. This initiation for the youth, their issues, and their contributions will help the future generations from a lot of muddles.

Why is This Day Dedicated to The Youth?

The youth is important as they are the ones making the future of the world. Be it the industries, the government, the environment, or the development, everything will be in the hands of today’s youth. Therefore, these days help them create awareness and assist them in getting ready to take care of the world in the long run.

The idea is to make the youth ‘capable of its capabilities’.

The Reality Check

  • About 896 million people in developing countries live on $1.90 daily or less.
  • 22,000 children die each day due to conditions of poverty.

If you look at the above-mentioned statistics, you can judge the present-day scenario. Therefore, it is essential to change these figures and lead towards betterment.

Don’t Waste This Day!

You can utilize this day by organizing various events that showcase one’s talents and abilities. There is also this very interesting thing that is an initiation for this day.

In case you organize an event, you can register online to popularize your event and get it added to the world map. Through this you can add your event’s existence to the world map online; you can mail UN on [email protected].

The buzz about this day this year concentrates on the rights of these young people to have full access to education, adequate healthcare, employment opportunities, financial services, and full participation in public life. In a climate of economic uncertainty, it is all the more important for countries to invest in opportunities for their youth to learn, earn, and grow so that the common future lies in good hands. 

FAQ’s

What is the theme of International Youth Day?

Each year, International Youth Day has a specific theme chosen by the United Nations. Themes in the past have included “Transforming Education,” “Youth and Mental Health,” and “Youth Building Peace.”

Why is International Youth Day important?

International Youth Day is important because it draws attention to the challenges faced by young people worldwide and promotes their engagement in addressing global issues.

How can I get involved in International Youth Day activities?

There are many ways to get involved, such as participating in local events, volunteering for youth-focused organizations, or organizing activities to raise awareness about youth issues.

How does International Youth Day promote youth empowerment?

International Youth Day promotes youth empowerment by providing a platform for young people to voice their concerns, share their experiences, and take action to create positive change in their communities and beyond.

How can governments and organizations support youth development?

Governments and organizations can support youth development by investing in education, providing employment opportunities, promoting youth participation in decision-making processes, and creating supportive environments for young people to thrive.

Posted on August 12, 2016 by NAH