International Youth Day
On 17 December 1999, in its, 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 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.
“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."
Message from the Director-General of UNESCO
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