Happy International Youth Day!!
On 17 December 1999, the
United Nations General Assembly endorsed the recommendation made by the World
Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth (Lisbon, 8-12 August 1998) that
12 August be declared International Youth Day.
The theme for this year's International Youth Day 2013 is "Youth
Migration: Moving Development Forward ."
Young people make up
a significant share of the global number of international migrants. In 2010,
there were an estimated 27 million international young migrants. While
migration can often offer valuable opportunities and contribute to the
development of communities and society at large, it can also pose risks and
lead to unacceptable situations, including discrimination and exploitation.
The 2013 observance
of International Youth Day will raise awareness of the opportunities and
risks
associated with youth migration, share knowledge and information stemming from
recent research and analysis on this topic, and engage young people in
discussions on their migration experiences. Culled from UN
If you are planning to check out from your country, weigh the options....your participation and engagement as an active citizen is crucial to national development.
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