International Youth Day 12 August 2011
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International Youth Day
12 August 2011
Statement by Kostyantyn Gryshchenko, Chairman of the Committee of
Ministers, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
On 12 August the world celebrates the “International Youth Day”
proclaimed by the United Nations. The Ukrainian Chairmanship of the
Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe regards this as an
important occasion to highlight the specific concerns, ambitions and
achievements of millions of children and adolescents living on our
continent.
Recent political events in various parts of the world have shown us once
again the strong commitment and creativity that young people develop
when they engage themselves for the common good. At the same time, in
other countries, we have been witnessing the disastrous effects which a
general lack of perspectives may have on the young generation.
All of these events underline the importance of the Council of Europe
youth agenda and its priorities: the promotion of social integration,
intercultural dialogue and human rights. Protecting children is also an
important task of the international community. This is why Ukraine has
decided to make it one of the priorities of its Chairmanship.
The Ukrainian Chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers is deeply
committed to an active, participatory youth policy. Together with young
people and their organisations, with whom we co-operate in the unique
“co-management” system, we protect the values of democracy, human
rights and the rule of law.
This 12 August 2011 also marks the end of the “International Year of
Youth 2010” of the United Nations, placed under the motto “Dialogue
and Mutual Understanding”. Many member states of the Council of
Europe contributed actively to this global endeavour, through national
events and innovative youth projects. The Council of Europe will make
every effort to ensure that the results of the IYY 2010 strengthen youth
policy and open the doors towards new approaches at international,
national and local level.
