New delhi date. 12 August 2020, Wednesday
Today is International Youth Day. World Youth Day is celebrated on August 12 every year around the world. On this special occasion, different programs are organized to introduce young people around the world to their identity and to promote their work. However, this day is being celebrated by online events to prevent the spread of Corona virus this year. The main objective of World Youth Day is to discuss the participation of youth and their views on social, economic and political issues.
Find out, since when and why is World Youth Day celebrated?
On December 17, 1999, the United Nations General Assembly declared August 12 as International Youth Day. International Youth Day was first observed in the year 2000. The United Nations declared International Youth Year in 1985.
How is World Youth Day celebrated?
Every year the United Nations chooses a theme for International Youth Day. A number of events are organized around the world based on this theme. In addition, their thoughts and advice are sought from the youth.
The theme of International Youth Day 2020
The theme of this year's World Youth Day is 'Youth Engagement for Global Action'. That is to promote their ideas for youth participation at the international level, organizations to come up with new ways and their activities.
What was the theme for the year 2019?
The theme for the year 2019 was: 'Transforming education'. Which means promoting efforts to make education more relevant for young people.
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