International Youth Day

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International Youth Day
Date 12 August
Next time 12 August 2024 (2024-08-12)
Frequency annual

International Youth Day (IYD) is an awareness day designated by the United Nations. 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 12 August. 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.[1]

International Youth Day's Slogan for 2014 is Youth and Mental Health. For 2015 it is Youth and Civic Engagement.

References

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