World Youth Skills Day 2024
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Ten years ago, in December 2014, the United Nations General Assembly established World Youth Skills Day as to emphasize the critical importance of equipping young people with essential skills for employment, decent work, and entrepreneurship, as well as for addressing global challenges and advancing sustainable development.
To celebrate this milestone, the Permanent Missions of Portugal and Sri Lanka to the United Nations, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, the International Labour Organization, and the United Nations Youth Office are convening a virtual panel discussion.
Opening statements
Dennis Francis
President of the General Assembly
United Nations (UN)
Felipe Paullier
Assistant Secretary-General for Youth Afffairs
United Nations (UN)
Panelists
Peter Mohan Maithri Pieris
Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations
Rui Vinhas
Permanent Representative of Portugal to the United Nations
Mia Seppo
Assistant Director-General for Jobs and Social Protection
International Labour Organization (ILO)
Christopher Castle
Director Division for Peace and Sustainable Development
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Richa Gupta
CEO and Co-founder of Labhya & Young Leader for the SDGs
Tomiloba Babarinde
Legal Officer, Nigeria Employers Consultative Association
Moderator
Nehiesmy Navarro
Youth, Advisor for the UN Youth Advisory Group in Costa Rica