International Youth Day (United Nations)

International Youth Day (IYD) is an awareness day designated by the United Nations that takes place on August 12.

The United Nations (UN) is the global intergovernmental organization established by the signing of the UN Charter on 26 June 1945 with the articulated mission of maintaining international peace and security, to develop friendly relations among states, to promote international cooperation, and to serve as a centre for harmonizing the actions of states in achieving those goals.

August 12 is the 224th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 141 days remain until the end of the year.