New Delhi: World Youth Skills Day is celebrated every year on July 15 to recognise the strategic importance of equipping younger people with skills for employment, entrepreneurship, and decent work. The United Nations General Assembly declared July 15 World Youth Skills Day in 2104. Every year, a different theme is observed, and this year’s theme is “Youth Skills for Peace and Development.”
World Youth Skills Day: What is the theme for this year?
According to UN Secretary-General António Guterres, “Today, and every day, let’s work to transform education. And let’s ensure that youth have what they need to build skills for shaping a more peaceful, sustainable future for all.”
The theme of World Youth Skills Day 2024, “Youth Skills for Peace and Development,” underscores young people’s inspiring role in peacebuilding and conflict resolution, giving hope for a better future.
Today’s world faces many pressing challenges that significantly impact the younger generation. Violent conflicts have disrupted education and stability, the online environment has become polarised, and economic inequality persists, limiting opportunities for many. These issues not only jeopardise the future of individuals but also threaten the overall stability of societies. It’s essential to empower young people with the skills they need to cultivate a culture of peace, nurture responsible global citizens, and promote sustainable development. By doing so, we can work towards creating a fair, inclusive, and sustainable future for everyone, a future that we all aspire to.
According to the United Nations, on World Youth Skills Day, it is crucial to acknowledge young people’s potential as catalysts for peace. The UN urges us to commit to providing them with the skills and opportunities necessary to tackle challenges and contribute to a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable future. This call to action should motivate us all to do our part.
Why is the day observed?
The United Nations General Assembly officially designated World Youth Skills Day on July 15, 2014. This special day recognises and celebrates the critical role of imparting necessary skills to young people for employment, decent work, and entrepreneurship. Since its inception, World Youth Skills Day events have provided a platform for meaningful discussions involving young individuals, technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions, businesses, employers’ and workers’ associations, policymakers, and development partners. Participants in these events consistently emphasise the growing importance of skills, particularly as the world moves towards a sustainable development model.
Since 2014, World Youth Skills Day has been a global event, observed annually on July 15. It is celebrated with a different theme every year, uniting people worldwide. This year’s theme is “Youth Skills for Peace and Development”. knowledge Knowledge News, Photos and Videos on General Knowledge
