International Youth Day 2021: List Of Influential Youth Across The World

Young people aged between 15-24 contribute to 65.1 percent of the global population which clearly indicates that youths are the future of the world. But more than 42% of them lack either resources, knowledge, or face social, legal, and cultural issues that block their growth. International Youth Day addresses these issues and gives them a platform by organizing workshops, events, and campaigns across the world.

What Is International Youth Day And Its Significance?

World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth had first suggested the idea to UNGA. UN marked 12th August as an International Day of Youth in 1999 on their recommendation.

Theme Of International Youth Day 2021

This year the International youth day 2021 celebration will take place virtually across the globe where stakeholders will communicate with youths from different walks of life. The main topics will be innovation, health, education, nutrition, and indigenous youth.

Given a chance they can bring remarkable changes. We are highlighting those young inspiring minds that are voices of millions of youth across the globe.

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List Of Inspiring Youth Who Are Changing The World

Youth are the leaders of tomorrow and with their iron muscles and steel nerves, they hold the power to change the world. These are the examples:

1. Jaylen Arnold

4. Mariana Costa Checa

6. Emma Gonzalez

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Enough is enough! A campaign started by young Emma when she faced a deadly school shooting at Douglas. She raised her voice against gun violence and founded an organization called Never Again MSD to fight against it.