New Delhi : The day dedicated to the youth across the world is observed to hear their voices, understand the needs, recognize and celebrate their achievements. International Youth Day is a United Nations-designated day, when youth from different countries engage in events and discussions on socio-economic and socio-political issues affecting lives.
In 1999, the UN General Assembly endorsed the recommendation made by the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth, in Lisbon, that August 12, be declared International Youth Day.
The pandemic has not spared anyone but youth across the world have become particularly vulnerable as education and employment sectors are badly affected. The International Labour Organisation, in its report said, “in the first quarter of 2020, about 5.4 per cent of global working hours, that is equivalent to 155 million full-time jobs, were lost relative to the fourth quarter of 2019.”
The economic impact of the pandemic has made the job market more challenging for the youth. According to the World Bank, estimates suggest, around 600 million jobs would have to be created in the next 15 years to meet the employment needs of the youth globally.
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu took to Twitter and said,” I urge young people across the world to be active change agents in building a more equitable and sustainable world.”
Union Minster Prakash Javadekar greeted the youth and said, “…the day offers a chance to raise awareness of the need to ensure the engagement and participation of youth.”
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said, her “government is committed to empowering the youth…”
Neiphiu Rio, the Chief Minister of Nagaland said, “I hope it will pave way for meaningful engagements and bring about positive change.”
Neiphiu Rio, the Chief Minister of Nagaland said, “I hope it will pave way for meaningful engagements and bring about positive change.”
