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Do you know that every 12th of August is International Youth Day? This yearly commemoration has kicked off since 2000.
1999, the United Nations (UN) declared August 12 as International Youth Day. On December 17, 1999, in Lisbon, the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth made a recommendation to the United Nations General Assembly. Since its inception on August 12, 2000, the day has raised public awareness across all demographics.
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This celebration commemorates the impact of youth on the world’s progress. The UN Secretary-General once mentioned the importance of youth to advancing humanity.
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Theme of IYD 2024
The United Nations states that “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development” is this year’s theme for the 2024 celebration. This theme emphasizes the significance of digitalization in this day and age of technology.
We only need to click these days to get anything we want, so it is critical to use this privilege sustainably. The more clicks, the more attention a site or post gets in the digital world.
Apart from this, the progressive introduction of AI into almost every aspect of life is something we can’t deny. Undoubtedly, youths have been leading this niche at the forefront. The youths are responsible for creating innovation that improves livelihood.
This year’s theme encourages youth to use digital technology in positive ways. They may bring about more positive change, evolving the world into a sustainable environment for livelihood.
