International Youth Day - Internacional Year of Youth

Dialogue and Mutual Understanding

The United Nations’ (UN) International Youth Day was designated by the United Nations on 18 December 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.

On 18 December 2009, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution A/RES/64/134 proclaiming the year commencing on 12 August 2010 as the International Year of Youth: Dialogue and Mutual Understanding. The Year will coincide with the 25th anniversary of the first International Youth Year in 1985 on the theme Participation, Development and Peace.