International Youth Day Coming Date will coming on 12 August 2012 Sunday.
About International Youth Day
The General Assembly of United Nations for the Year 2000 and beyond Adopted to celebrate 12th Of August every year as the “International Youth Day” to mark the contribution of youth in society.
It was long felt that that there are three basic elements of sustainability in the society: Enviornment, economy and Society. They not only interact but also overlap in their functioning.A global sense of Social Responsibility is a must to a developed society. In the development of a society as a whole the role and responsibility of Youth is inseparable. This day is an opportunity for governments and other organizations to attract youth .It is indeed an awareness day initiated by United nations.
Youth- According to UN
As described by the United nations , youth is a generation that refers to the age-group of 11 to 25 years. The people under this age are very important contributors to the growth of society.
History/Background
A recommendation made by the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth (Lisbon, 8-12 August 1998) was backed by the General assembly of United Nations to celebrate 12th of August every year as the International Youth Day. The Assembly then recommended that this day should include various public meetings, gatherings, and activities to spread more awareness among youth towards their roles, responsibilities and energy they possess to sustain growth in the society.
The first International Youth Day was celebrated in the year 2000, and the following celebrations and their highlighted focus are :
In 1999, in its resolution 54/120, the 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 1995 (resolution 50/81).
International Youth Day is commemorated every year on 12 August. The Programme on Youth selects a theme for the day in consultation with youth organizations, the Department of Public Information and other UN system offices and agencies. It also organizes a commemoration of the Day at United Nations Headquarters in New York. The Programme encourages youth around the world to organize activities to raise awareness about the situation of youth in their country. Youth are encouraged to send in a description of their planned activities to . The most creative activities are featured on the Programme’s website to provide a sense of how International Youth Day is being commemorated around the world and to encourage other youth to take action.
The activities of International Youth Day
The United Nations marked out the youth, the age between 15 to 24 years. This is one sixth of the global populace. The youth will develop the countries to increase preciously in 21st century in all sides.
Many activities and events that take place around the world on International Youth Day promote the benefits that young people bring into the world. Many countries participate in this global event, which may include youth conferences on issues such as education and employment. Other activities include concerts promoting the world’s youth, as well as various sporting events, parades and mobile exhibitions that showcase young people’s achievements.
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International Youth Day Pictures2012
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