International Youth Day is celebrated annually on 12 August to bring youth issues to the attention of the international community and to celebrate the potential of youth as active partners in the global society.

The theme of International Youth Day 2021 is, “Transforming Food Systems: Food system transformation support healthy diets and tackle the distribution of food, hunger, malnutrition and provide sustainable affordable nutritious diets for malnourished people around the world. That is what transformed food systems are called. Youth Innovation for Human and Planetary Health”, with the aim of highlighting that the success of such a global effort will not be achieved without the meaningful participation of young people.

Engagement of youth is the key in making the transition towards sustainable and healthy agriculture and food systems. To support this aim young people around the world have been mobilizing and at the forefront of campaigns, projects and organizations. Youth is an important demographic in development.

Today's youth generation is on the front line. Their lives will reflect humanity's success in moving toward more ecologically sustainable and socially equitable development. Youth empowerment will help build a better tomorrow.

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