Youth

In 1999, General Assembly resolution 54/120 endorsed the recommendation made by the World Conference of Ministers of Youth (Lisbon, 8-12 August 1998) that 12 August be declared International Youth Day. Such a day provides an opportunity to celebrate young peoples’ views and initiatives on a global scale. 

The theme of International Youth Day 2021 is, “Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for Human and Planetary Health”, with the aim of highlighting that the success of such a global effort will not be achieved without the meaningful participation of young people. 

Overview

The Population Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs organized an expert group meeting on adolescents, youth, and development. The meeting was held at the United Nations in New York from 21 to 22 July 2011.

Adolescents and youth

Members of the Commission

Bureau members

• Ambassador Hasan Kleib (Indonesia) - Asia-Pacific Group (Chair)

• Ms. Martina Težak Budišic (Croatia) - Eastern-European Group (Vice-Chair)

• Mr. William A. Awinador-Kanyirige (Ghana) - African Group (Vice-Chair)

• Mr. Pius Wennubst (Switzerland) - Western European and Others Group (WEOG) (Vice-Chair)