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International Youth Day
International Youth Day
International Youth Day is to amplify the message that action is needed across all generations to achieve the SDGs and leave no one behind. International Youth Day will also raise awareness on certain barriers to intergenerational solidarity, notably ageism, which impacts young and old persons, while having detrimental effects on society as a whole.
We must collaborate to foster successful and equitable intergenerational relations and partnerships to ensure “no one is left behind.” While intergenerational solidarity and concern for future generations is being called for in tackling global issues – with the UN Secretary-General recently putting forward new recommendations on renewed intergenerational solidarity, including in Our Common Agenda – many challenges remain.
International Youth Day is celebrated every year on August 12, and this year, it falls on a Monday. The theme for this year is “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development.”
For more information, please visit: https://www.un.org/en/observances/youth-day
Please consider supporting organizations working to elevate the lives of our youth worldwide:
Canada
South Shore Youth Organization
USA
Big Sister Little Sister Mentoring Program
Kenya
Nigeria
Helpers Social Development Foundation
Eswatini
United Kingdom
Black Learning Achievement and Mental Health – BLAM UK
Caribbean