August 12th is United Nations International Youth Day. This year’s theme is “Youth Civic Engagement” The engagement and participation of youth is essential to achieve sustainable human development. Yet often the opportunities for youth to engage politically, economically and socially are low or non-existent.
On December 17, 1999 the United National General Assembly endorsed the recommendation made by the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth that August 12th be declared International Youth Day.
For more information and a list of events please visit the United Nation’s webpages dedicated to International Youth Day Here you can find a list of events and learn more about International Youth Day and it’s history.