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International Youth Day

August 12, 2026 Recurs yearly

Young people participating in education, health, and community engagement activities during International Youth Day awareness campaigns.

2026 Theme

No official theme announced

Campaign Description

Celebrates the power of young people as agents of change and highlights how they use digital tools for health education, mental wellness, and community development.


Key Priorities

  • Supporting youth-led health awareness campaigns.
  • Creating safe digital spaces for mental health discussions.
  • Improving digital literacy especially on sexual and reproductive health.
  • Bridging the digital divide in underserved communities.


Key Concepts

  • Youth engagement.
  • Digital health.
  • Mental wellbeing.
  • Health literacy.
  • Online safety.

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