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UN DPI Office hosted IDP children from 10 regions of Azerbaijan on the occasion of International Youth Day |
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Baku, 12 August, 2009 - The United Nations’ (UN) International Youth Day is celebrated on August 12 each year to recognize efforts of the world’s youth in enhancing global society. It also aims to promote ways to engage them in becoming more actively involved in making positive contributions to their communities.
 With that in mind, UN Department of Public Information (UN DPI) office in Azerbaijan organized a guided tour through the UN House and hosted children from 10 occupied territories of Azerbaijan along with the representatives of the regions’ executive authorities on August 12. The aim of the event was to provide children with greater insight into the benefits that young people may bring into the world along with presenting activities and aims of the United Nations in promoting the issues concerning youth.
International Youth Day was first observed in 2000. The theme for this year celebration is “Sustainability: Our Challenge - Our Future” to encourage young people to adopt a global sense of social responsibility.
The UN defines the worlds’ youth as the age group between 15 and 24 years old, making up one-sixth of the human population. The idea for International Youth Day was proposed in 1991 by young people who were gathered in Vienna, Austria, for the first session of the UN’s World Youth Forum. In 1998 a resolution proclaiming August 12 as International Youth Day was adopted during the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth. That recommendation was later endorsed by the UN General Assembly in 1999.
This day is an opportunity for governments and others to draw attention to youth issues worldwide. Concerts, workshops, cultural events and meetings involving national and local government officials and youth organizations take place around the world to mark the Day.
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