The Theme

The theme of International Youth Day 2017 is “Youth Building Peace”. 

Since the adoption of Security Council Resolution 2250 in 2015, there is growing recognition that as agents of change, young people are critical actors in conflict prevention and sustaining peace. International Youth Day 2017 is dedicated to celebrating young people’s contributions to conflict prevention and transformation as well as inclusion, social justice, and sustainable peace. 

The Official Commemorative Event 

The official commemorative event (organized by DESA in collaboration with the UN IANYD Working Group on Youth and Peacebuilding) to celebrate International Youth Day at the United Nations Headquarters in New York will take place on Friday, 11 August 2017 and will likely consider the social development aspects of youth, peace and security. 

UN IANYD members entities are welcome to be actively involved, participate and assist through the Working Group on Youth and Peacebuilding. 

https://www.un.org/development/desa/youth/international-youth-day-2017.html