UNFPA Arabic 329d ago

International Youth Day (IYD), commemorated annually on August 12, aims to raise global awareness of the challenges and opportunities facing young people. It serves as a crucial platform to promote youth engagement and celebrate their invaluable contributions to society, development, and peace. The theme for International Youth Day 2025, "Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond," emphasizes the transformative role of young people in localizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), thereby translating global objectives into tangible local realities. This theme recognizes that young people are not merely beneficiaries of development but are active agents of change, innovation, and leadership. This year also marks the 10th anniversary of UNSCR 2250 on Youth, Peace and Security, which reinforces the message around youth's active participation in peace and development in their communities