In 2014, the United Nations General Assembly declared 15 July as World Youth Skills Day to celebrate the strategic importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, decent work and entrepreneurship, as well as for addressing global challenges and advancing sustainable development.
The theme for World Youth Skills Day 2024 is Youth Skills for Peace and Development. It highlights the crucial role that young people play in peacebuilding and conflict resolution efforts.
The world faces a multitude of challenges today, many of which affect the youth. Violent conflicts disrupting education and stability, a polarized online environment fostering negativity, and persistent economic inequality limits opportunities. These issues threaten not only individual futures but also the overall stability of societies. It is crucial to equip youth with the necessary skills for fostering a culture of peace, nurturing responsible global citizens, and promoting sustainable development to build a more just, inclusive, and sustainable future for all.
On World Youth Skills Day, let us unite in recognizing the potential of young people as agents of peace and commit to providing them with the skills and opportunities to address challenges and contribute to a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable future.
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Welcome remarks and introductions
Impulse talks: Addressing youth challenges in skills development and work
Youth Panel session: Shaping the future of work with TVET skills
Regional WYSD celebrations
Partnership panel and practical examples: Collaborating for peace and sustainable development
Closing remarks
Take part in the WYSD 2024 Youth Survey to share your perspectives with regard to skills for peace, global citizenship and sustainable development until 5 July 2024. Your insights will inform our discussion during the commemoration of World Youth Skills Day on 15 July 2024.
As part of our World Youth Skills Day celebrations, we ask young people to share their perspectives by answering the questions below and feature selected youth voices on our website.
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