International Youth Day 2021: This Year’s Dates, Importance, History And Themes.
The International Youth Day, celebrated on August 12 each year, is based on the recommendations made to the UN General Assembly by the World Conference of Ministers of Youth Affairs in Lisbon.
Every year, August 12th is designated as International Youth Day. On this day, governments and citizens from all over the world gather to recognize and draw attention to the problems faced by young people. In 1999, the United Nations decided to designate August 12 each year as the International Youth Day. It is based on the recommendations made by the Lisbon Conference of Ministers of World Youth Affairs to the UN General Assembly. Celebrate this day with various promotional activities, community concerts and activities to raise awareness of the socio-economic and socio-political issues faced by youth in all countries.
Theme For International Youth Day 2021
Every year, the United Nations makes a decision on an issue related to all communities and citizens in the world. This year’s theme is “Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for the Health of People and the Earth”. According to the United Nations, this year’s theme emphasizes the “key need for inclusive support mechanisms to ensure that young people continue their collective and individual efforts to restore the planet and protect life, while incorporating biodiversity into the transformation system. Food”. At the same time, other challenges will be addressed: climate change, health, social inclusion and biodiversity conservation.
UN Secretary-General’s message for International Youth Day 2021
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres stated that young people are “on the front lines of fighting for a better future for all”. He stated in a video message that the highlight of this year’s International Youth Day will be “solutions developed by young innovators to meet the challenges of our food system.” However, Guterres added, “Young people cannot do it themselves. They need allies to ensure their participation, inclusion and understanding.” Before closing his message, he urged everyone to “make sure that young people are There is a place at the negotiating table.”
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The United Nations also stated on its website: “Through youth education, participation, innovation and business solutions, this year’s International Youth Day aims to provide a platform for young people to continue the momentum of the Economic and Social Council Youth Forum to the high-level food System Summit.”
The theme of International Youth Day last year was “Youth Participation in Global Action”. The main areas highlighted in last year’s theme were community-level participation, national-level participation (legislation and policy formulation and implementation), and global-level participation.
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