Today, we join youths from all over the world to celebrate 2020 International Youth Day. The theme for this year& #39;s celebration is "Youth Engagement for Global Action." It recalls the necessity for active youth participation in the race for sustainability. #IYD2020 #Thread

We live in a world plagued with inequalities of varying magnitudes. We are pressed by conflicts, humanitarian challenges, climate change and most recently a global pandemic. To effectively tackle these challenges, ... 2/
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... we must strengthen our systems by engaging youths meaningfully in decision-making processes at all levels - local, national and global.

As we advance in the Decade of Action, we call on our leaders to invest heavily in youth capacity-building and make ... 3/ #WeAreTheFuture https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags... draggable="false" alt="">

...the voices of youths count in order to realize the 2030 Agenda. While we are in a race against time, a lot can be achieved through youth-focused laws and policies. To all young people, get involved in the push to save our future. You can& #39;t afford to sit on the fence. 4/4