The theme of the 2016 International Youth Day (12 August) is "The Road to 2030: Eradicating Poverty and Achieving Sustainable Consumption and Production".
This year’s Day is about achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It focuses on the leading role of young people in ensuring poverty eradication and achieving sustainable development through sustainable consumption and production. Read more about International Youth Day 2016 and find out more about the International Youth Day Event on 12 August at the UN Headquarteres in New York.