what culture should be maintained and continue to be proud of as a youth
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Explanation:
Culture has the power to transform entire societies,
strengthen local communities and forge a sense of
identity and belonging for people of all ages. As a
vector for youth development and civic
engagement, culture plays an essential role in
promoting sustainable social and economic
development for future generations. Youth can act
as a bridge between cultures and serve as key
agents in promoting peace and intercultural
understanding.
Current situation
Youth comprise 18% of the world’s population.
Representing a significant segment of the
community, young people:
• Can contribute to local development and
prosperity.
• Can be a bridge between cultures and
between tradition and modernity.
• Have the interest, energy and passion to
address issues and concerns, such as
heritage management, sustainable tourism,
local development and community
involvement.
• Have affinity for information and
communication technologies to network
and transcend geographical boundaries.
• Are in the position to act as potent agents
of positive social change that will yield
greater economic and social well-being in
the perspective of sustainable development
for generations to come.
At the same time, young women and men are particularly affected by development challenges at all
levels, frequently faced with disproportionately high levels of unemployment, insufficient access to
education and professional training, intolerance and exclusion, among others. This is all the more
important in cities where increased urbanization has further accentuated these challenges for young
people.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Since the first World Heritage Youth
Forum in 1995, in Bergen, Norway, over
30 Youth Forums have been held around
the world.
• Since 2008, more than 40 new World
Heritage Volunteer projects have been
launched. There are now 55 projects at
53 World Heritage sites in all 5
continents scheduled to take place in
2013.
• Opportunities for mentoring and
intercultural dialogue in the creative
industries have strengthened the
professional and creative development
of young people around the world
(UNESCO-Ruby Partnership Programme;
Travel to Learn Arts and Crafts; UNESCO-
Aschberg Bursaries for Artists
Programme).
• Transmitting heritage values to young
people favours intercultural
understanding, respect for cultural
diversity and helps create an
environment propitious to a culture of
peace.
CULTURE AND
YOUTH
DEVLOPMENT