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The World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth adopted a resolution to proclaim August 12 as International Youth Day at its first session in Lisbon, Portugal, from 8 to 12 August 1998. The recommendation was later endorsed by the General Assembly of the United Nations on December 17, 1212, with the adoption of Resolution 54/120. [2] [3]
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.
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.
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)
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Activities in the field range from small scale youth groups attached to parishes or Catholic schools, to large international gatherings, such as World Youth Day. It is a field which has evolved much over recent decades, especially in comparison to more formal methods of education or catechesis within the church.
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