What are safe spaces? The theme of this year’s International Youth Day on 12 August is “Safe Spaces for Youth”. Celebrations on the day will highlight various types of safe spaces and their role in contributing to youth empowerment, inclusion and development. But what are safe spaces? They are various platforms where young people can come together, participate, engage in diverse activities and enjoy the freedom of expression. When youth have spaces where they can come together without … [Read more...]
AUG 12: International Youth Day – Safe Spaces for Youth
August 1, 2018 by Team Celebration
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International Youth Day, celebrated Aug 12
August 1, 2014 by Team Celebration
International Youth Day will be taking place on 12 August 2014. It will bring youth issues to the attention of the international community and celebrate the potential of youth as partners in today’s global society. This year, the theme will be “Youth and Mental Health” under the slogan ‘Mental Health Matters’. Youth with mental health conditions can often experience stigma and discrimination, which in turn can lead to exclusion and/or discourage people from seeking help for fear of being … [Read more...]
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IYD (AUG 12): Young migrants, between opportunities and risks
August 1, 2013 by Team Celebration
Young migrants, between opportunities and risks International Youth Day is commemorated every year on 12 August 2013. This year the theme of the International Youth Day is Youth Migration: Moving Development Forward. To better understand this issue, watch the interview with Daniela Bas, Director of Division for Social Policy and Development. Let your Voice be heard! International Youth Day is less than 3 weeks away! In 2010, there was a staggering 27 million international … [Read more...]
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International Youth Day, Young people assess the needs of their peers
August 13, 2011 by Team Celebration
International Youth Day has ended and here are some of the thoughts from our YOUTH ! NEW YORK, USA, 11 August 2011 – This week marks the end of the International Year of Youth, a year dedicated to celebrating young people’s achievements as well as creating more opportunities for youth to engage fully in the development of their societies. Although people under 24 represent nearly half of the world’s population, in many countries they often lack freedom, equal opportunities … [Read more...]
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