International Day of Youth

I got some news on International Day of Youth!!

In the lead-up to the International Youth Day 2012 on August 12th (http://social.un.org/index/Youth/InternationalYouthDay/IYD2012.aspx), the UN undertakes a global online initiative, calling on young people around the world to commemorate the day by organizing events in partnership with civil society, Member States, the private sector, academia and philanthropists, especially in the five key thematic areas. Many activities are currently underway to involve young people, including six live Google+ Hangouts on 8th, 9th and 10th of August, each happening twice a day. If you are interested to join, please watch the following video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YdQxtJOyYU&feature=youtu.be then follow the Google+Hangouts on gplus.to/unitednations and contribute with questions via Twitter: @un4youth #IYD2012 and Facebook: www.facebook.com/UNyouthyear The detailed schedule of all topics and dates is as follows:

 

Wednesday, 8 August

11:00 AM EST – Political inclusion

02:00 PM EST – Citizenship and the protection of rights

 

Thursday, 9 August

11:00 AM EST – Employment

02:00 PM EST – Entrepreneurship

 

Friday, 10 August

11:00 AM EST – Education

02:00 PM EST – Education on sexual and reproductive health

This is a great opportunity for Commonwealth and global youths to celebrate their day. Joining the Google+ Hangouts for example is a concrete way to get involve. The CYCN would like to encourage you all to also join and contribute. Don't forget to read the reports above too.