International Youth Day is an annual observance observed so as to highlight the problems faced by youth globally concerned with their growth. And suitable ways are thus taken out so that the problems can either be wiped out or minimized so as to comfort the youth. Because the development of the nation is directly proportional to the development of the youths, hence investing in youth can be a fair deal any day. But the investment should not be blind because only and only after providing an appropriate Way of Living one can guarantee results which are hard to imagine otherwise.
International Youth Day 2021 Highlights
International Youth Day is observed so as to bring up the problems faced by the youth as far as development and growth are concerned. It is yet another reminder by the UN to the entire globe that youth can bring in the change to tackle problems like food security amidst the pandemic so that present conditions can recover to their original state. This day was first observed by the UN on August 12th 2000.This year’s theme is about Transforming Food Systems which is concerned with the health of citizens around the globe. Along with that transformation in the system of the food which is being delivered to us so as to ensure its best quality and delivery. Anyone can come up and participate by engaging oneself in any International Youth Day event. Various sorts of events are organised globally. The requirement to bring up the youth from their basic upbringing is to teach them the appropriate Way of Living. For this everyone should read the book WAY OF LIVING written by Saint Rampal Ji Maharaj to know what is this life given for and how to make most of it.What is International Youth Day?
International Youth Day (IYD) is a day designated to uplift the problems faced by the youth from different parts of the globe in front of the international community. Youth are the blood of the society and without their contribution to the society’s development it is very hard to imagine the growth we have uptil now. Hence this day also celebrates the potential of youth as partners in global growth.
Although the problem is analyzed but still without the appropriate Way of Living all the efforts are still in vain because in its absence the development of the youth will not start, only the depletion of resources will occur.
When is International Youth Day 2021?
International Youth Day happens to be on the same day every year by default. August 12 is the fixed day to observe the International Youth Day as decided by the United Nations.
What is the Theme of International Youth Day 2021?
The theme for International Youth Day 2021 is Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for Human and Planetary Health. This theme is chosen in response to the issues of these concerns which were highlighted at ECOSOC Youth Forum (EYF) 2021. The UN’s website revealed that the participants spoke about the impact of Covid 19 on global health including human society, environment and food systems at EVF 2021. Hence the need for equitable food systems is desired.
What is the History of International Youth Day 2021?
Since 1965, the UN has been trying to bring up the youth and tried to engage them in various sorts of activities to bring the youth up. Ideals of peace, mutual respect and understanding were tried to be promoted by a declaration from the UN. On 17th December 1999, World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth recommended the UN to designate a day annually so as to highlight the challenges faced by the youth from around the globe. Hence from 12th August 2000, International Youth Day came into existence.
How to Celebrate International Youth Day?
Celebrating International Youth Day is very easy and simple. Giving emphasis on the awareness about the challenges faced by the youth by engaging themselves in some discussion with the youth also accounts in the celebration of this day.
By participating in any International Youth Day event:- Attending any sort of event, concert, act, exhibition, webinar showcasing young talent at their platform will surely inspire you from their talent and will make you understand the need to have International Youth Day. By giving a helping hand:- The best thing one can offer any youth is education. But helping hands are not always about money. There are events organised that require mentorship which can guide them to the right path. Strong speech and appropriate motivation can inspire anyone to participate in the same and hence the same knowledge is imparted into the next generation.■ Also Read: World Youth Skills Day: Theme, Quotes, History, Significance
Participating via social media:- Social Media is one of the vital weapons for spreading the information to a great number of people in a very short period of time. People understanding the value of youth and observing this day are posting about the need to have an educated youth for the future on various social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and thus contributing their part. Moreover hashtags like #InternationalYouthDay #YouthDay #YouthLife #CelebratingYouth #YouthFreedom #YouthAlive #31DaysOfYOUth #InternationalYouthDay2021 are some trends on the social media platform Twitter regarding the observance of the day and are observed globally. You can play your part by posting appropriate information over there under the given hashtag.
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