Today is International Youth Day

Today is International Youth Day. The day provides an opportunity for governments and others to draw attention to youth issues worldwide. 

The theme of the  International Youth Day 2021 is - Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for Human and Planetary Health which highlights the success of such a global effort



will not be achieved without the meaningful participation of young people.

In the year 1999, in its resolution, the United Nations General Assembly endorsed the recommendation made by the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth that 12 August be declared International Youth Day.