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==International Youth Day== | ==International Youth Day== | ||
On 17 December 1999, in its [http://www.un.org/en/ga/search/view_doc.asp?symbol=A/RES/54/120 resolution 54/120], the United Nations General Assembly endorsed the recommendation made by the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth (Lisbon, 8-12 August 1998) that 12 August be declared | On 17 December 1999, in its [http://www.un.org/en/ga/search/view_doc.asp?symbol=A/RES/54/120 resolution 54/120], the United Nations General Assembly endorsed the recommendation made by the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth (Lisbon, 8-12 August 1998) that 12 August be declared International Youth Day. | ||
Since the adoption of Security Council Resolution [https://documents-dds-ny.un.org/doc/UNDOC/GEN/N15/413/06/pdf/N1541306.pdf?OpenElement S/RES/2250 (2015)] in 2015, there is growing recognition that as agents of change, young people’s inclusion in the peace and security agenda and in society more broadly, is key to building and sustaining peace. Another Security Council Resolution S/RES/2282 (2016) reaffirms the important role youth can play in deterring and resolving conflicts, and are key constituents in ensuring the success of both peacekeeping and peacebuilding efforts. | Since the adoption of Security Council Resolution [https://documents-dds-ny.un.org/doc/UNDOC/GEN/N15/413/06/pdf/N1541306.pdf?OpenElement S/RES/2250 (2015)] in 2015, there is growing recognition that as agents of change, young people’s inclusion in the peace and security agenda and in society more broadly, is key to building and sustaining peace. Another Security Council Resolution S/RES/2282 (2016) reaffirms the important role youth can play in deterring and resolving conflicts, and are key constituents in ensuring the success of both peacekeeping and peacebuilding efforts. | ||
