International Youth Day (IYD) is an awareness day designated by the United Nations, the purpose of the day is to draw attention to a given set of cultural and legal issues surrounding youth.

IYD is observed annually on August 12. It is 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. The World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth adopted a resolution to proclaim August 12 as International Youth Day at its first session in Lisbon, Portugal, from 8 to 12 August 1998. The recommendation was later endorsed by the General Assembly of the United Nations on December 17, 1999, with the adoption of Resolution 54/120. 2025 IYD Theme: “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond“.

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