THE 2024 THEME IS "FROM CLICKS TO PROGRESS - YOUTH DIGITAL PATHWAYS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT."

The Saint Lucia National Commission for UNESCO joins the international community in the celebration of the Youth of the nation on the occasion of International Youth Day 2024. International Youth Day has taken place annually since 2000 on August 12th, as a way to promote the development of youth by bringing youth issues to the attention of the international community and celebrating the potential of youth in different societies. This day commemorates the contribution that young people make in education, conflict resolution, social justice and many other areas of development.

This International Youth Day will be celebrated under the theme; “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development”. Young people are leading the charge in digital adoption and innovation, with three-quarters of internet users in 2022 being aged 15 to 24. Recognizing that there is however an urgent need to enhance digital inclusion, youth are largely recognized as “digital natives,” using technology to drive change and create solutions. By celebrating the digital contributions of youth, we can inspire further innovation and collaboration towards achieving sustainable development.

In celebration of International Youth Day 2024, the Saint Lucia National Commission for UNESCO is pleased to announce UNESCO’s support to the Ministry of Youth Development and Sports in the amount of USD $20,000 for the implementation of a youth capacity-building project under its Participation Programme for the 2024-2025 biennium.

The Commission for UNESCO calls on the citizens of Saint Lucia to stand up in support of young people, their aspirations and their voices. Young people embody hope for better, innovative, and more effective solutions to the world’s challenges. It is by providing young people with the support they need to shape their dreams that as a society, we can progress into a brighter future.