“Green skills for youth: Towards a sustainable world” is the theme defined by the United Nations to mark International Youth Day 2023, celebrated on 12 August.
Associating itself with this celebration, the Museu Nacional Soares dos Reis intends to bring together young people, aged 12 to 29, in an activity to take place in person at the long-term exhibition, from 10am to 3pm, and with publications on the MNSR’s official account on Instagram.
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International Youth Day has been celebrated on August 12th since 1999, following resolution 54/120 of the United Nations General Assembly, which endorsed the recommendations made by the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth that took place in Lisbon between August 8th and 12th. from 1998.
This date is an opportunity to highlight the young population’s vision on the issues and their initiatives. Currently, young people play a crucial role in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The world has witnessed the unprecedented mobilization of young people around the world, which demonstrates the enormous potential they have to hold decision-makers accountable.