International Youth Day

This day emphasizes the need for the youth to have opportunities for education, healthcare, jobs, and the importance of their participation in public life.

The theme of this year’s International Youth Day is “Intergenerational solidarity: Creating a world for all ages”. Since then, the day is celebrated every year. The day is celebrated every year on this day.

Nigeria, at the moment, is at crossroads due to worsening socio-economic, religious, political and security challenges confronting us as a nation. It is ...

You all know that we remain the most valuable assets and productive segment of the global population. Yes, it’s our DAY, but let’s celebrate responsibly. Permit me to say that as stakeholders in the Nigerian Project, our future is now; we have the collective responsibility to contribute our quota towards the sustainable development of our dear nation in actualizing the dreams of our founding fathers.

PRNewswire/ -- Themed with "Time Travelers," the seventh season of XCMG's (SHE:000425) immersive experience and innovative education program, ...

XUZHOU, China, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Themed with "Time Travelers," the seventh season of XCMG's (SHE:000425) immersive experience and innovative education program, XCMG Apprentice, was held in five countries for the first time. XCMG engineers set up a series of events and challenges for the five teams, including a session about XCMG Europe R&D Center's intelligent control systems, and the apprentices completed three challenging tasks: intelligent safety system identification that to operate two excavators to experience the difference between having the intelligent safety system, an intelligent ground system that controls and operates the system to complete tasks in a fixed area, and error-free handling of the intelligent loading and shovel system, which is set to complete soil load and unload of the fixed weights of 50kg and 100kg with the intelligent system. The apprentices completed a comprehensive journey across XCMG's business sectors as well as XCMG Research Institute.

Youths play a very important role in building the nation and it is estimated in the United Nations World Youth Report 2020 that these people accounts to 1.21 ...

The Theme for International Youth Day 2022 is “Intergenerational Solidarity: Creating a world for all ages”. The theme of International Youth Day 2022 highlights that it is necessary to battle against ageism and build bridges between generations. The first International Youth Day was marked on August 12, 2000. Since then International Youth Day is being celebrated on the 12th of August. The agenda of the United Nations to achieve the sustainable development goals(SDGs) by 2030 can be attained only when there is Cooperation and harmony between the youth and older generations In this article, we have discussed the History, Significance, and Theme of International Youth Day 2022. In August 1998, at the first session of the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth held in Lisbon it was officially declared that International Youth Day will be observed on August 12.

DEWA's Youth Council launched many initiatives and more than 10 communication platforms from October 2019 until August 2022 to support bridges of communication ...

It includes employees from 36 nationalities, while 63% of them are Emirati. DEWA’s Youth Council is an important supporter of our efforts to involve young people in sustainable development and enhance Dubai’s position as a global hub for clean energy and green economy,” added Al Tayer. Al Tayer highlighted that empowering youth and providing them with the opportunity and tools to unleash their potential and creativity have become a comprehensive national culture in the UAE. Dubai, UAE: In conjunction with International Youth Day, which is observed on the 12th of August every year, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)’s Youth Council organised a series of events and panel discussions on investing in youth to advance sustainable development.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum hails Emirati youth as country's protectors to mark occasion.

The youth of the Emirates is the guarantee of our future... The youth of the Emirates are the protectors of our home... UAE residents can also be involved in the campaign by sharing a photo of their contribution on social media. With more and more younger people interested in pursuing STEM careers, ensuring they are equipped with the right skillset, including digital skills, will be the key to a stronger future for them," he added. He said: "The youth of the Emirates is the fuel for our renaissance... This is their time to explore opportunities and areas of interest by learning about the various sectors and then opt for an appropriate career wherever their interest lies.

For over 20 years, the world has marked International Youth Day annually on 12 August. The awareness day was designated by the United Nations (UN) to celebrate the potential of young people and bring attention to the challenges they face.

Young people represent the future and will be the main agents driving the change and innovation we need to overcome the challenges society faces globally. For many, the schemes provide support and direction in finding the best profession in which to realise their skill sets and interests. For example, the coronavirus pandemic has caused huge disruption to the education, training, and early career development of young people. One clear takeaway was the value our graduates gained from being part of the WMFTS community. They allow companies to develop future leaders of the business with global experiences and unique perspectives towards business challenges’. Reflecting the essence of what the day stands for, the concept of International Youth Day was sparked by a forward-thinking group of young people who gathered in Vienna for the first session of the World Youth Forum in the early 1990s.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum hails Emirati youth as country's protectors to mark occasion.

The youth of the Emirates is the guarantee of our future... The youth of the Emirates are the protectors of our home... UAE residents can also be involved in the campaign by sharing a photo of their contribution on social media. With more and more younger people interested in pursuing STEM careers, ensuring they are equipped with the right skillset, including digital skills, will be the key to a stronger future for them," he added. He said: "The youth of the Emirates is the fuel for our renaissance... They are looking at the laptop computer.

The utilities sector faces a major challenge in ensuring it has a sufficiently skilled workforce. Like many others, the sector is navigating technological ...

I am proud of the work ADDC and TAQA are doing to attract the brightest employees to our sector, ensuring that the future of our industry and community is in safe hands. Organisations around the UAE are looking for young employees to bring in innovative and solution-oriented mindsets, along with specific skillsets. We are also investing more to attract the right talent with tailored career path programmes that engage and develop staff members to increase the percentage of youth within our organisation, which currently stands at 33.5 per cent. In the UAE, youth represent the largest demographic with nearly 50 per cent of the population between 15 and 35. Now more than ever, the sector needs to focus on new and innovative ways to identify and train the next-generation workforce to prevent development challenges. Today’s youth present an incredible opportunity for the world and for our businesses.

Creating stronger links between youth and other generations can help us find solutions to today's challenges” says Congress Spokesperson.

Every year, International Youth Day (IYD) celebrates young peoples’ voices, actions, and initiatives, as well as their meaningful, universal, and equitable engagement. (from International Youth Day It is at the level of communities that young and old can interact, learn from each other, and work together to find concrete solutions,” the Spokesperson emphasised.

“The IAEA's nuclear science and technology (NST) student competitions help us to pass the baton onto the next generation, by sparking interest early and ...

Interested students and teachers have until 21 October to submit their proposals via the official website and, following review by IAEA experts, the selected finalists will present their projects at the 2023 Virtual NST Education Exhibition during a live Q&A session. Launched on 2 August, the 2022-2023 student competition is open to three categories of participants. Sustainable development needs the energy, skills and drive of young people, and the focus of this year’s International Youth Day, observed annually on 12 August, is building and promoting greater intergenerational solidarity.

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Friday celebrated International Youth Day 2022 by saluting the power of young people across the world.

Seminars, training sessions, debates, discussion forums featuring influential figures as key speakers, fundraisers, and the distribution of educational material for informing and creating awareness take place on International Youth Day. The day is often accompanied by major events. It engages youngsters and aims to take initiatives and actions that will increase opportunities for them. In 1965 the United Nations General Assembly began making a concerted effort to impact the youth. International Youth Day gives a platform to the voices of the youth. August 12 International Youth Day is an initiative that honors the traits of young people and that acknowledges the challenges that today’s fledging youth face.

BY SEUN OLUYEMI. In 2020, Nigeria experienced its deepest recession in two decades, plunging almost 100 million people below the poverty line.

Team Nigeria excelled at the games, winning a cumulative 12 gold medals and catapulting Nigeria to the top of the medals table and top spot among the African competitors. I believe in Nigeria because of our youth. But I don’t believe in Nigeria because of our leaders. Coined by a writer, Kelvin Efinzouah, whose book bears the same title and is popularised by Netflix Naija, it is a phrase used by youth that means “this is what we have to offer”. It’s a thing of pride. A major cause of the recession was the decline in oil prices and oil bunkering that diverted precious revenue away from the Nigerians who needed it the most. We are dealing with the fallout of the recession and the global pandemic while worrying about our safety as the security situation in the country deteriorates.

Many young people who were affected by the COVID-19 shutdown are still trying to get their place back in the labour market. For too long, work (...)

A pandemic which is having severe impacts on young people, including on their employment opportunities and living standards. - Social protection: secure social protection for all workers, including young and informal economy workers, and establish aGlobal Social Protection Fund; This International Youth Day, 12 August 2022 , is the third year of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Friday, August 12, 2022, is a very important date in the global calendar. It is a day that the global community sets aside to celebrate this year's ...

It is important that Nigerian youths continue to speak up against violations of human rights, suppression of free speech and freedom of the press. Or in a society where the majority of the youths can easily be induced to work across purpose and in a political space where a high density of the youth’s population resides in various villages with no access to information or livelihood? From unemployment challenges to the poor education sector, it is accurately documented that many Nigerian children are out of school not because they are not willing to be educated but because the cost of education is beyond the reach of their parents. Supporting this position is Section 39(1) of the 1999 Constitution adopted from Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UN, 1948) which gives everyone the right to freedom of opinion and expression. Security-wise, the large unemployed youth population is a threat to the security of the few that are employed. Now, looking at the above painful account, and considering the fact that the nation Nigeria races to the 2023 general election, the question(s) may be asked; how far can the youth go in a nation where tribal loyalty is stronger than our common sense of nationhood? From the above, it is obvious that ‘we are in a dire state of strait because unemployment has diverse implications. But if what happened in the 1980s/90s was a challenge of sorts, what is happening presently, going by the latest report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), is a challenge. Essentially, there was a need for this day because a very large amount of youth in the world are struggling with issues related to physical or mental health, education and employment and thus all these issues need to be addressed. For a better understanding of where this piece is headed, youth in every society, says a study report, has the potential to stimulate economic growth, social progress and our all-national development. Here in Nigeria, the rate of youth unemployment is high, even during the period of economic normalcy i.e. the oil boom of the 1970s (6.2%); 1980s (9.8%) and 1990s (11.5%). Youth unemployment, therefore, is not a recent phenomenon. To explain this position, a recent report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), reveals that in the second-quarter Q2:2020 unemployment rate among young people (15-34 years old) was 34.9%, up from 29.7%, while the rate of underemployment for the same age group rose to 28.2% from 25.7% in Q3, 2018.

News and Press Release in English on Libya about Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding and Protection and Human Rights; published on 12 Aug 2022 by UNSMIL.

Youth in Libya are at the center of the protracted crisis and are among those most critically impacted by it. UNSMIL has been engaging and will continue to engage with all segments of Libyan society, including the young women and men who constitute the country’s future. The Mission echoes UN Security Council resolution 2250 (2015) on Youth, Peace and Security, in recognizing the importance of empowering young people in the political process and to contribute to peace and security.

Former Enugu State Governor and Senator representing Enugu East in the Senate, Dr. Chimaroke Nnamani, has tasked Nigerian youths to rise up to the ...

The former Governor believes that Nigerian youths have the solutions to the myriads of socio-economic and political challenges if given the opportunity. He acknowledged the exploits and accomplishments of Nigerian youths in many fields of human endeavours, especially in science and information Technology and asked them to put their knowledge into positive ventures. Former Enugu State Governor and Senator representing Enugu East in the Senate, Dr. Chimaroke Nnamani, has tasked Nigerian youths to rise up to the challenges of leadership in order to chart a new course for good governance in the country.

Young people are a driving force of change in building a future with clean air and clean water, with affordable housing, and with economic opportunities ...

Today, we celebrate the endless potential of young people and look forward to what we can achieve by working together.” We know that when we invest in young people, we are investing in our country’s future. “Young people are a driving force of change in building a future with clean air and clean water, with affordable housing, and with economic opportunities that benefit everyone.

That is why in April 2022, Governor Godwin Obaseki disclosed that the next step of Edo State's signature basic education programme, EdoBEST, would be its ...

As the world draws closer to the timeline for achieving these goals, it is important that it has a driver for sustainable development. Edo State understands the importance of providing quality education to the Edo child. A key driver to address these challenges and create a sustainable future for all, is the youth. “It is the right of every child to receive a quality education. Speaking to Financial Times, a business and economics British daily newspaper that highlights new insights into various economies around the world, the Executive Governor of Edo State, Governor Godwin Obaseki expressed his passion in engaging the youths of Edo State. This it did through a strategic positioning of teachers and stakeholders in the education sector. In a Financial Times article, Governor Obaseki noted that “The extent of human trafficking and irregular migration that peaked in 2016-17 was our call to action. Deciding on education as the driving force for youth development, Governor Godwin Obaseki noted that the mass exodus of young people from the state to other states and countries did not reflect on the state the right way. That effectively ensured a consistent negative taint to the Human Development Index of the state. Living up to its slogan, it can be said that the state leads in taking the initiative in resetting the future for Nigerians especially those in Edo State. The future of any nation lies in the skills, strengths and focus of interest of its youths. This is one thing the Edo State mandate under the Make Edo Great Again (MEGA) led by the Obaseki-led government, seeks to achieve.