International Youth Day (IYD)

Question: Consider the following statement:
(1) International Youth Day (IYD) is observed on 12th August.
(2) The Theme of this year is Transforming Education.
of the above, correct statement/s is/are:
(a) Only (1)
(b) Only (2)
(c) Both (1) and (2)
(d) All the above
Answer: (c)
Related facts:

  • International Youth Day (IYD), observed on 12th August every year, is an awareness day designated by the United Nations to draw attention to a given set of cultural and legal issues surrounding youngsters.
  • Theme for the year 2019 is Transforming Education. It highlights efforts to make education more relevant, equitable and inclusive for all youth, including efforts by youth themselves.
  • Rooted in Goal 4 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development – to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all, IYD-2019 will examine how Governments, young people and youth-led and youth-focused organizations, as well as other stakeholders, are transforming education and how these efforts are contributing to the achievement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Background:

  • IYD was first celebrated on 12th August, 2000, after the UN General Assembly passed a resolution accepting the recommendation made by the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth in Lisbon in 1998.

Links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Youth_Day
https://www.un.org/en/events/youthday/