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SUMMARY:International Youth Day
DESCRIPTION:\nInternational Youth Day (IYD) gives an opportunity to celebrate and mainstream young peoples’ voices, actions and initiatives, as well as their meaningful, universal and equitable engagement.\n\n \nWhy is International Youth Day important\nInternational Youth Day (IYD) gives an opportunity to celebrate and mainstream young peoples’ voices, actions and initiatives, as well as their meaningful, universal and equitable engagement\n \nHow to observe  International Youth Day\n\nInternational Youth Day was created by the UN to help draw awareness to these issues as we strive to find solutions. It’s a day for reflection but also a day for taking action so get involved. More tips:\n\n\n\nAttend an International Youth Day event\nAttend an International Youth Day. There are concerts, sporting events, parades, and mobile exhibitions that showcase young people’s achievements. You’ll feel inspired by their talent and entertained at the same time.\n\n\n\n\nLend a helping hand\nThe best thing that we can offer kids is education. Look into mentorship programs and discover what you can impart to the next generation. There are big brother and big sister programs, music programs, assisting with speech therapy, and more.\n\n\n\n\nHave an intergenerational discussion\nGet involved and start a round-table discussion between adults and young people. This can be between parents and children or students and teachers. Come up with topics revolving around the theme of the year and really listen to what the younger generation has to say.\n\n\n\n\n\n____________________________________________________\n\nTip:\nInternational Youth Day does more than simply encouraging kids directly. It also lays out a set of priorities to focus on creating tangible improvements in children’s lives. \n \n\n____________________________________________________\nResources\n\nIn order to celebrate today effectively, here is a list of resources you can use to make the day special – or to plan ahead \n \n\nCOVID-19 UN Response: Youth\nUnited Nations Economic and Social Council\nECOSOC Youth Forum\nUnited Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs\nUnited Nations Youth\nUN Youth Delegate Programme\nWorld Programme of Action for Youth\nUN Inter-Agency Network on Youth Development\n\n \nReference Sites\n\nUN and other international NGO\nNon-Profits website for the observance\n\n
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