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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, as well as for addressing global challenges and advancing sustainable development.

The theme for World Youth Skills Day 2024 is Youth Skills for Peace and Development. It highlights the crucial role that young people play in peacebuilding and conflict resolution efforts.

The world faces a multitude of challenges today, many of which affect the youth. Violent conflicts disrupting education and stability, a polarized online environment fostering negativity, and persistent economic inequality limits opportunities. These issues threaten not only individual futures but also the overall stability of societies. It is crucial to equip youth with the necessary skills for fostering a culture of peace, nurturing responsible global citizens, and promoting sustainable development to build a more just, inclusive, and sustainable future for all.

On World Youth Skills Day, let us unite in recognizing the potential of young people as agents of peace and commit to providing them with the skills and opportunities to address challenges and contribute to a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable future.

Find out more about UNESCO-UNEVOC's work on Inclusion and Youth.

Key Questions

1. Skills Development for a Complex World - Which skill development aspects of peace, global citizenship and sustainable development are relevant to the future of work?
2. Addressing Gender Disparity - How can TVET systems be reformed to promote greater participation of women and girls in the opportunities for future jobs such as green jobs?
3. Whole-Person Development - How can TVET systems play a more active role in going beyond technical training and fostering well-rounded socially responsible individuals who can contribute to a more inclusive, peaceful, and sustainable future?
4. Partnership and Collaboration - What are the best strategies for engaging stakeholders, such as youth, policymakers, and the private sector, in discussions about relevant skills development.

See here for further information: World Youth Skills Day (unesco.org) (and registration for participation at Bonn)

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