On 17 December, in the resolution 54/120 the UN General Assembly endorsed the recommendation made by the world conference of ministers responsible for youth(Lisbon, 8-12 August 1998) that 12 August be declared as International Youth Day. Since then August 12 is celebrated as International youth Day world wide.  This day provide an opportunity to mainstream young people’s voices, actions and initiatives as well as their meaningful equitable engagement. The theme of International Youth Day 2020 is  “Youth Engagement for Global Actions” which seeks and highlights the way in which the engagement of young people at the local, national and global levels is enriching national and multinational institutions and processes, as well as draw lesssons on how their representation and engagement can aid in bringing as well creating better, more sustainable environment all across the world.

Due to COVID-19 pandemic this year UN is commemorating IYD with a podcast-style discussion that will be hosted by the youth for the Youth

It is often said that young people are the power house for any society and nation. The energy, enthusiasm of young people can bring such a positive impact if utilized properly. At present where the entire nation are fighting the pandemic, young people arenot lagging behind.  Young people are particularly vulnerable to the disruptions the pandemic has caused. Young generation will develop and generate a key element in an inclusive recovery and the achievement of SDGs during this decade of Action. Young people from all across the world are utilizing online technologies to spread public health information during this pandemic. They are working for the better and prosperous tomorrow.  Youth from all across the world join in hand for the better future. They are peace builder enhancing social cohesion at this time advancing to end all the scars, violence globally advocating harmony at a time of rising hatred.

I had also celebrated IYD by encouraging youth to think, act for one of the major global issue of the world that is climate change. I am also attending National Youth Conference 2020, along with this we had prepared some posters for IYD addressing climate issue. Last not the least I would like to wish everyone from all across the world a very HAPPY INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY 2020. Together for the change...