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

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?

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Every year International Day of Youth is celebrated to raise awareness about their capacity, importance, and boost their voices and recognize their initiatives and actions to make the world a better place.

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

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UN marks a theme to highlight the issues faced by youth and how they can contribute to the world. Transforming Food System; Youth Innovation for Human and Planetary Health is the agenda for the year 2021.

It highlights the contribution of young people in saving the planet through biodiversity conservation, the transformation of food systems, and finding solutions for climate change. United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs and Major Group for Children and Youth along with the Food and Agriculture Organization will be the key organizations.

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

Jaylen Arnold

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The 20-year old was bullied for Tourette’s syndrome that forces him to rise above his disabilities. He is giving opportunities to all such people with his Challenge Foundation.

2. Zuriel Oduwole

Zuriel Oduwole

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The youngest filmmaker of the world, Zuriel, is undoubtedly an inspiration for all those who look for a bright career in the film industry. She stepped into filmmaking at the age of 12 and through her films, she focuses on bringing young girls to classrooms.

3. Gitanjali Rao

Gitanjali Rao

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The young innovator and scientist from India is the Kid of the Year for 2020. She has received this title for developing a lead-level measurement device. Apart from this, Gitanjali has also developed an app to prevent cyber-bullying.

4. Mariana Costa Checa

Mariana Costa Checa

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Mariana is one of the most influential women in tech and was awarded the title recently by BBC. She is co-founder of Laboratoria which offers a platform for young people across the globe.

5. Malhar Kamble

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This 22-year old boy from Mumbai has been awarded by the UN for his mission to eliminate all plastic from Mumbai’s beaches. Malhar with his team has been cleaning the beaches since 2017 to reduce plastic waste in the city.

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6. Emma Gonzalez

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.

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