International Youth Day, August 12
At the UN, youth stress efforts to promote development, as on Friday, August 10th, some 200 plus young people from around the world began celebrations for International Youth Day. This year’s theme is “Be seen, be heard: youth participation for development.”
Other events where held around the world to honor and encourage the young people, who are our next generation of leaders. ‘International Youth Day is celebrated every year on 12 August, providing an opportunity to recognize the world’s 1.2 billion young people, to celebrate their achievements and to push for their participation in all areas of society and development.’
August 18th, 2007 at 12:32 am
The International forum for Arab youth and inter-civilization dialogue opened in Egypt at the headquarters of the Arab League. “Being held under the banner “World Youth, Have Dialogue for Peace and Development,” it is also offering a platform for the youth to share views on how to avoid misconceptions on religion, tradition and culture among different cultures that are plaguing the world.”
CAIRO, Aug. 12 (Xinhua)