The United Nations established August 12 as International Youth Day since 1999, in compliance with the recommendation of the World Conference of Ministers of Youth Affairs, held a year earlier. As early as 1995, the UN had approved the World Program of Action for this segment of the population (PAMJ).
Statistics indicate there is currently the largest youth population in history. According to UN data, there are about 1.8 billion people in the world between the ages of 10 and 24. It is an age group that requires protection and, in turn, has great potential for international development.
Many of them live in conflict zones; others find it difficult to access the job market or housing, which makes it difficult for them to fight for a more just society and to develop as whole citizens. It is for this reason that the call for the celebration this year encourages the commitment of this essential sector for global action.
It seeks to achieve the participation of young people in all areas of society, in order to solve the challenges they face every day. In this sense, it is intended they may have the opportunity to participate at the local, national and global levels to influence in solving the problems of the world and improve life with their renewed strength.
In Cuba, this date becomes one of the most important events of the summer, in which activities promoted by the country#39;s student organizations are usually carried out.
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