Sustainability: Our Challenge. Our Future.

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International Youth Day

Sustainability: Our Challenge. Our Future is the theme of this year to celebrate the International Youth Day.

"It is imperative that youth embrace the challenge of sustainability in its fullness as they help pave the way forward through the 21st century and beyond. Youth action, inclusion, and their full participation are key to developing today’s world for the generations of today and tomorrow and central to a sustainable existence" (from here).

The United Nations’ (UN) International Youth Day was designated by the United Nations in 1999 by the adoption of resolution 54/120 and is celebrated on August 12 each year to recognize efforts of the world’s youth in enhancing global society. This day is an opportunity for governments and others to draw attention to youth issues worldwide. It also aims to promote ways to engage them in becoming more actively involved in making positive contributions to their communities. Concerts, workshops, cultural events and meetings involving national and local government officials and youth organisations take place around the world to mark the International Youth Day.