- As the world celebrates International Youth Day on Monday, the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ chief is emphasising the importance of empowerment and equality for young people to reach the ambitious Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Under the theme, From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development, the Day focuses ¡°on the pivotal role of youth in harnessing technology to advance sustainable development.¡±
International Youth Day is recognised each 12 August and highlights youth issues and the extraordinary potential of young people as a force for social good.
It was proposed to the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ General Assembly in 1991 by the World Youth Forum and officially established in 1999 to promote awareness and offer support.
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