International Youth Day: Date, Theme And History

International Youth Day is celebrated on August 12 each year. On this day, we highlight how youth contribute to society and reflect on the challenges the young generation face.

On this day, people celebrate International Youth Day by hosting awareness campaigns, community concerts, and other events to raise awareness about the social and economic issues that young people deal with in different countries.

Theme International Youth Day:

In 2024, the theme is 'From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development'. As per UN, the theme discussed the connection between “digitalization and accelerating the progress of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), emphasizing the crucial contributions of young people in this transformative process.”

History Of International Youth Day:

The United Nations declared in 1999 that August 12 would be the annual International Youth Day. It was based on a suggestion to the UN General Assembly made by the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth in Lisbon on December 17, 1999. It was first celebrated on August 12, 2000, and since then, the day has been used to educate the general public.

In 1965, the United Nations General Assembly started working actively to educate and inspire youngsters. They approved the declaration promoting the values of peace, respect for others, and intercultural understanding.