International Youth Day
BY AKSHYA ROUT
JAJPUR, AUG 12 : International Youth Day is a special occasion dedicated to celebrating the vital role of young people in society and recognising their contributions to development. It’s a day to acknowledge their potential and achievements while also addressing the challenges they face. The day is marked by awareness campaigns, community concerts, and various events that bring attention to the socio-economic and socio-political issues affecting youth around the world.
It’s not just about highlighting problems but also about celebrating young people as essential partners in building a brighter future. International Youth Day is celebrated every year on August 12, and this year, it falls on a Monday.
The theme for this year is “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development.” This theme highlights the intersection of youth, digital innovation, and sustainable development, emphasising the crucial role young people play in using digital technologies to drive sustainable progress.
On This Occasion Former Minster Pritiranjan Ghadei Said International Youth Day is highly significant as it offers a chance to recognise and celebrate the valuable qualities of young people and their potential to shape the future of nations. It also serves as a reminder of the challenges youth face globally, such as educational barriers, limited access to healthcare, and economic instability. The day encourages collaborative efforts to address these issues and highlights the importance of empowering young people and providing them with the necessary resources for their development. Dharamsala MLA Himanshu Sekhar Sahoo Said Each year, International Youth Day focuses on a specific theme that highlights different aspects of empowering and nurturing youth. In 2024, the selected theme is ‘From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development’. According to the UN, the theme discussed the connection between “digitalization and accelerating the progress of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), emphasizing the crucial contributions of young people in this transformative process.”
