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The United Nations system’s approach for the International Year of Youth: Dialogue and Mutual Understanding (12 August 2010 – 11 August 2011) aims to provide a concrete framework for collective efforts during the Year. The UN system’s approach for the Year focuses on the three key areas outlined below. In each of these areas, collaborative partnerships with young people are fundamental.

The progress achieved during this Year in each of these areas will lay the foundation for further work in youth development, including the implementation of the World Programme of Action for Youth and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals.

1. Create awareness (increase commitment and investment in youth)

Increase recognition of youth development as a smart investment by the public and private sectors
Advocate for the recognition of young people’s contributions to national and community development and to achieving the MDGs
Promote understanding of inequalities amongst youth and how to effectively address the needs of the most disadvantaged
Foster research and knowledge building on youth to better inform youth policies and programmes

2. Mobilize and engage (increase youth participation and partnerships)

Institutionalize mechanisms for youth participation in decision-making processes
Support youth-led organizations and initiatives to enhance their contribution to society
Strengthen networks and partnerships among Governments, youth-led organizations, academia, civil society organizations, the private sector, the media and the UN system, to enhance commitment and support for holistic youth development

3. Connect and build bridges (increase intercultural understanding among youth)

Promote youth interactions, networks and partnerships across cultures
Empower and support youth as agents of social inclusion and peace

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We look forward to you joining us. Please visit our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/UNyouthyear

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"International Youth Day 2011: Change Our World "

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Create awareness (increase commitment and investment in youth)
Mobilize and engage (increase youth participation and partnerships)
Connect and build bridges (increase intercultural understanding among youth)
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IYY Logo

The UN Programme on Youth is pleased to launch the new logo for the International Year of Youth. The official slogan for the International Year of Youth (IYY) is: Our Year. Our Voice.

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Participate

Are you a young person and a global citizen? We have received a large number of emails from youth around the world informing us of the activities that you are planning to celebrate the Year.

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Fact Sheets

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