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The 2024 International 91Â鶹¹ú²ú¾«Æ·×ÔÅÄ on Creativity and Heritage along the Silk Roads (IYF) was held from September 22 to 28 in the cities of Changsha and Nanjing, China. The theme of this year's forum, "Reimagining Our Heritage: Stories of Resilience and Transformation," aims to encourage young people worldwide to engage in the protection of cultural heritage, foster innovation and entrepreneurship, and contribute to building a shared future for mankind. 60 youth representatives from 53 countries, representatives from UNESCO Creative Cities Network, and youth volunteers also participated in the event.

The 2023 IYF was organized jointly by UNESCO, the Chinese National Commission for UNESCO, Changsha and Nanjing Municipal Governments, and WFUCA from 26 to 30 June in the cities of Changsha and Nanjing. The 2023 IYF, themed Youth Engagement in Promoting Cultural Diversity and Inclusion, attracted 95 outstanding young representatives (45 females) from 61 countries. The event was supported by the Social and Human Sciences Sector of UNESCO Headquarter and served as a gathering for talented young representatives from around the world, demonstrating the power of youth and inspired their vision and responsibility in cross-cultural exchanges and mutual learning in a globalized world.