UN Holidays - International Youth Day

About 7 billion people live on Earth About 25% of them are young people According to generally accepted canons, youth are considered to be people under 25 years of age This is the most promising part of the planet's population The older generation always placed so many hopes on them The time of development, learning, embodiment of ambitions, self-determination in life - all this is characteristic of a person in the first 25-30 years of his life So young people celebrate their holiday in the summer - at that time of year when they can fruitfully engage in dynamic, fun activities that are good for health and strengthening relationships within the country and in the world as a whole Many countries celebrate Youth Day around the world On this day, concerts are held on the streets of the city, young people organize bright flash mobs In a word, everyone who is not burdened with the obligations of a complex adult life is supposed to have fun on this day This day has become international since 1999, when the United Nations organization appointed the celebration for August 12 It is worth noting that in different countries Youth Day is celebrated on different days - for example, in post-Soviet countries Youth Day is usually celebrated at the end of June The purpose of the holiday throughout the world is to promote a healthy lifestyle, the development of good relations between countries, as well as friendliness, positivity and harmonious personal development In 1995, the World Program of Action for Youth was adopted This program talks about the main factors for the development of a healthy society - no hunger, no education, no drug addiction and other addictions It is natural that in 1999, in December, a holiday was established for all young people of the world, which contributes to the development of good relations between young people and encourages people to make important decisions for the life of the country It also encourages a healthy and sporty lifestyle, for the benefit of future generations of our planet Every country in the world celebrates this day according to its own traditions Somewhere they set off fireworks, in other countries they sing songs Some have fun by painting squares and sidewalks in cheerful colors In any case, Youth Day is a holiday with faith in the future: in the bright, peaceful and good development of the country, the world, and society On this day, hope is expressed especially loudly for the younger generation It remains to add that Youth Day in Russia is celebrated annually on the first Saturday of June