Each year on August 12, we observe International Youth Day (IYD). On this day, we celebrate youth across the globe to honor the promising future in today’s society. In addition, the day also brings worldwide awareness to issues youth face in their lives on a daily basis.
The World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth first would make recommendations to the United Nations to honor youth on an international level. In 1999, after the precedent was set, U.N. Resolution 54-120 became a reality. Since then, International Youth Day celebrates “to promote better awareness of the World Programme of Action for Youth” on an international level, respectively.
There are nearly 2 million youth across the world ages 10 to 24. Unfortunately, almost half live in war-torn areas. Also, many of today’s youth do not have access to education, healthcare, jobs, and opportunity. Even though youth unemployment is high, many are very tech-savvy. In fact, youth today adapt quickly to technology changes.
Through U.N. Resolution 54-120, International Youth Day has celebrated youth across the world since 1999. Additionally, each year, a new theme becomes a priority for celebrations across the globe.
The theme of International Youth Day 2021, “Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for Human and Planetary Health”, highlights the success of such a global effort will not be achieved without the meaningful participation of young people.
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