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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.
Youth Day or National Youth Day is a commemorative holiday in honour of young people, celebrated in different parts of the world on various dates throughout the year. Many countries' observance of the day corresponds with International Youth Day on August 12, which has been officially recognized by the United Nations since 1999. [ 1 ]
In December 2009, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution 64/134 [1] proclaiming the year commencing 12 August 2010 as the International Year of Youth. [2]The resolution calls upon governments, civil society, individuals and communities worldwide to support activities at local and international levels to mark the event.
2017 Summer Youth Assembly at the United Nations; When and Where; Date: Friday, August 12, 2016: Time: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm EDT: Address: United Nations Headquarters 46th Street & 1st Avenue Trusteeship Council Conference Room
Issued the "Kingston Declaration" on youth. [4] Friendly Gathering of Youth, (Beijing, China, 10–24 May 1985) 12th World Festival of Youth and Students, (Moscow, USSR, 27 July–3 August 1985) International Youth Year Conference on Law (Montreal, 5–9 August 1985)
News that Seoul, South Korea would host World Youth Day in 2027 was a reflection of the continent's increasing importance to the Catholic Church, given the church is young and growing there ...
August 12 is the 224th day of the year ... International Youth Day (United Nations) ... On This Day "Historical Events on August 12". OnThisDay.com.
Background of International Youth Day The General Assembly on 17 December 1999 in its resolution 54/120, endorsed the recommendation made by the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth (Lisbon, 8-12 August 1998) that 12 August be declared International Youth Day.