- As the world celebrates International Youth Day on Monday, the UN chief is emphasising the importance of empowerment and equality for young people to reach the ambitious Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Under the theme, From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development, the Day focuses ¡°on the pivotal role of youth in harnessing technology to advance sustainable development.¡±
International Youth Day is recognised each 12 August and highlights youth issues and the extraordinary potential of young people as a force for social good.
It was proposed to the UN General Assembly in 1991 by the World Youth Forum and officially established in 1999 to promote awareness and offer support.
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