International Youth Day 2021 is celebrated on 12 August each year to raise awareness to work on youth burning issues in the world. Globally youth are facing various challenges such as education, employment and self-development with appropriate skill and opportunities.
The International Youth Day gives an opportunity to celebrate and mainstream young peoples’ voices, actions, initiatives, and their meaningful, universal and equal participation at decision level. This day was established by the UN General Assembly which on 17 December 1999, endorsed the recommendation made by the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth calling for 12 August to be declared International Youth Day.
International Youth Day 2021 Theme
Each Year, UN made the theme for the day. The International Youth Day 2021 Theme
is, “Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for Human and Planetary Health”, with the aim of highlighting the meaningful participation of young people to achieve the goal for youth.
International Youth Day Slogan
International Youth Day Slogan is prepared as per the theme priorities in each year. Transforming food systems is the slogan for 2021.Some of slogan are “change the world”, “Meaningful participation of young people”, “Create Employment for youth”, “Provide the opportunities for youth”, “Youth Turn in Politics” etc. It is also depended on local youth issues.
International Youth Day Activities
UN recommends the following activities for International Youth Day 2021. You choose any one from the list to celebrate the day and plan to celebrate coming days.
- Educational radio show: Contact popular local/national radio stations to request a slot to have a discussion with distinguished individuals and youth.
- Organize a (virtual) public meeting or debate to discuss young people’s contributions to global issues.
- Initiate round table discussions among adults and young people to promote intergenerational understanding.
- Organize a youth forum to exchange ideas and discuss cultural backgrounds in order to help young people accept others and popularize a culture of non-violence.
- Organize a (virtual) concert to promote International Youth Day and the launch of the Year. Invite your local musicians and combine it with a panel discussion or invite a politician or policy maker to hold the key note speech.
- Create an “info point” about youth-related issues in the center of town/village, at high schools, or at university centers.
- Organize an exhibition. Get permission to use a public space for an arts exhibit, which showcases the challenges of young people today or how young people are contributing to development. Try to involve young people in the domains of culture, arts and music, to raise awareness on youth-related issues.
- Write to your Minister of Youth to inform him or her about the challenges young people face in their daily lives and to suggest solutions. A list of Ministers of Youth can be found at www.un.org/youth.
International Youth Day 2021 uk
International Youth Day 2021 uk is celebrating the same way of others because it is the international youth day.
International Youth Day Campaign
Some country organizes the International Youth Day Campaign and they give the speech on international youth day for international youth day celebration.
When is international youth Day?
International youth Day is on August 12 in each year.
Idaho Youth Ranch
Idaho Youth Ranch (IYR) is a non-profit multi-service charitable organization located in Idaho, USA The mission of the Idaho Youth Ranch is “We unite the youth of Idaho by providing accessible programs and services that foster hope, healing, and the resistance”.
Idaho Youth Ranch was founded in 1953 by Pastor James and founded by Ruby Carey Crowe. Its vision is to provide alternatives to incarceration, shelter and hospitalization of children. Idaho was originally a working ranch located on the outskirts of Rupert, and has now grown into a variety of services across the state. The Idaho Youth Ranch Program includes adoption, alternative education, foster home recruitment and training, vocational training, family counseling, case management, aftercare, independent living services, crisis shelters, community group homes, and programs housing for treatment (500 acres) “Ranch”) “). IYR also owns and operates numerous thrift stores in Idaho as a source of income, additional resources for the family, and employment opportunities for young people in the IYR program. Thanks to Idaho Youth Ranch donors, thrift shoppers, grants and foundations, IYR provides assistance to children and families based on their abilities. IYR also supports its graduates and customers after completing its formal services. These include university and vocational scholarships, financial assistance, and consulting assistance. Idaho Youth Ranch is managed by a board of volunteers. Each year, IYR publishes an annual report, which includes information on the organization’s financial status and measures of program effectiveness.
