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International Youth Day Observed On 12th August Theme Details, Aim, Purpose, History
International Youth Day Observed On 12th August: Theme, Details, Aim, Purpose, History
International Youth Day is observed every year across the world on 12 August to draw attention to give a set of cultural and legal issues surrounding youth.
International Youth Day marks with an aim to highlight the role of young women and men as essential partners in change and opportunity to raise awareness of challenges and problems facing the world’s youth.
International Youth Day-2018 theme for this year is ‘Safe Spaces for Youth’.
International Youth Day-2018 theme supports 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, specifically Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11, emphasizes a need for the provision of space towards inclusive and sustainable urbanization.
International Youth Day aims to highlight the need for safe spaces where youth can come together, engage in activities related to their diverse needs and interests, participate in decision-making processes and freely express themselves.
International Youth Day was founded by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) by passing resolution 54/120 in December 1999. It was first observed on 12 August 2000.
