International Youth Day
Youth is season of hope. Youth is the most important segment of the society. Without active participation of Youth no society can progress in right direction.
The young generation simply needs to renew, refresh and maintain the current status of society. When the youth contributes his ideas and energy to resolve social issues, he or she becomes a capable leader and can also make a difference in the lives of others.
International Youth Day is celebrated every year on August 12 and it aims to raise awareness about the challenges and opportunities faced by young people worldwide.
This day is created by the United Nations and every year the youth organisations and members of the UN Inter-Agency decide the theme.
The UN states: “International Youth Day is commemorated every year on 12 August. The Focal Point on Youth selects a theme for the day often with input from youth organizations and members of the UN Inter-Agency Network in Youth development.”
“It also organizes a virtual commemoration of the Day. The Programme encourages youth around the world to organize activities to raise awareness about the situation of youth in their country,” it adds.
meant as an opportunity for governments and others to draw attention to youth issues worldwide. During IYD, concerts, workshops, cultural events, and meetings involving national and local government officials and youth organizations take place around the world. IYD was designated by the United Nations in 1999 with the adoption of Resolution 54/120.
On International Youth Day we should take every step to make the life of our youth better . Unemployment is one of the major problem faced by the youth of our country and it is hoped that with holistic efforts it would be a thing of past soon.