Global call to equip young people with skills for a peaceful and sustainable future
In a message for Monday World Youth Skills DayAntónio Guterres pointed out that young people around the world are working to build safer and stronger communities, even though nearly a quarter of them are not educated, employed or in training.
“They can make an even bigger difference to our shared future through training for the growing green and digital economy, education that helps break the cycle of hate speech and misinformation, tools that enhance reconciliation and dialogue, and much more,” he said. declare.
The UN chief also highlighted the link between countries’ spending on education, school completion rates and the level of peace their people enjoy.
“Today, and every day, let us work together to transform education. And Let’s make sure young people have what they need to build the skills to shape a more peaceful and sustainable future for all.“
International Day
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.
Since then, World Youth Skills Day events have created a platform for dialogue between young people, technical and vocational education and training institutions, companies, employers and workers’ organizations, policy makers and development partners.
anniversary 2024
In this year’s celebration, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), International Labor Organization(ILO) and the United Nations Youth Office in collaboration with the Permanent Missions of Portugal and Sri Lanka will convene a Group discussions with young professionals, partners and government representatives.
The event will look at activities and interventions to promote skills development, highlighting the contribution of youth in achieving Sustainable development goals (Sustainable Development Goals), which help address violence and harassment, and promote social and emotional learning in education and training systems.
