International Youth Day - Group of young people

International Youth Day

12 August

On 17 December 1999, in its resolution 54/120, the United Nations General Assembly 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.

The Assembly recommended that public information activities be organized to support the Day as a way to promote better awareness of the World Programme of Action for Youth, adopted by the General Assembly in 1996 (resolution 50/81).

Security Council Resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace and Security represents an unprecedented acknowledgement of the urgent need to engage young peacebuilders in promoting peace and countering extremism, and clearly positions youth as important partners in the global efforts.

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“UNESCO calls on every society to stand up in support of young people and listen to what they have to say. It is by giving young people the resources to shape their dreams that we will create a better future for everyone."

UNESCO Director-General
Audrey AzoulayDirector-General of UNESCO

Message from the Director-General of UNESCO

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WHAT UNESCO DOES FOR YOUTH

UNESCO Youth Programme
Youth Forum
Global Youth Community
Meaningful Youth Engagement
Young people illustration

Resources

Resolution adopted by the General Assembly
UN website for this day
International Days
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