International Youth Day , observed on August 12 every year, was based on a recommendation made by the World Conference of Ministries responsible for Youth in Lisbon to the UN General Assembly. Every year , International Youth Day is observed on August 12. International Youth Day is " an awareness Day designated by the United Nations. The first IYD was observed on 12 August 2000. The purpose of the day is to draw attention to a given set of cultural and legal issues surrounding Youth.