Mauritius: International Youth Day 2021 - Series of Activities Organised Today to Celebrate Young People

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Mauritius: International Youth Day 2021 - Series of Activities Organised Today to Celebrate Young People

[Government of Mauritius] International Youth Day (IYD) is commemorated annually on 12 August to celebrate young peoples' views and initiatives on a global scale. It brings youth issues to the attention of the community and celebrates the potential of youth as partners in today's society.

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