Today, we join youths from all over the world to celebrate 2020 International Youth Day. The theme for this year'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

...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't afford to sit on the fence. 4/4