«There are more young people in the world today than ever before, and they are at the heart of global movements and mobilizations. The global youth population—1.8 billion strong—represents endless opportunities for a more equal world and better future for all. To build that potential into real change, youth need access to relevant, equitable and inclusive education and spaces to raise their voice.
This year’s theme for International Youth Day (12 August) focuses on “Transforming education”. Education is a human right and contributes to the achievement of nearly all of the Sustainable Development Goals, including eradicating poverty, improving health, promoting decent work, advancing gender equality and more.
Education and training of girls and young women was also a promise of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, the blueprint for gender equality and women’s empowerment across the world, adopted in 1995. In 2020, 25 years on, as the world takes stock of progress made in advancing women’s rights and gender equality, UN Women is committed to ensuring that young people are at the centre of this process.
On International Youth Day, UN Women is highlighting the voices of young people as they strive toward a more just, equal and sustainable world».
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