International Youth Day observed on 12th August
Highlights:
- International Youth Day is celebrated on 12 August every year.
- This day is celebrated to raise awareness regarding issues that are faced by the world’s youth.
- The objective of International Youth Day 2022 is to amplify the message that action is needed across all generations to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and leave no one behind.
- It will also raise awareness on certain barriers to intergenerational solidarity, notably ageism, which impacts young and old persons, while having detrimental effects on society as a whole.
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