Every January 31, in the country the National Day of the Youth In order to underline the importance of the work of the youths in society and pay special attention to their needs and claims.
Similarly, this date brings up the importance of policies and programs that benefit the youth To seek your welfare.
Purposes of this day
Likewise, the purposes of this day focus on recognizing the potential of the youths in the realization of their goals and projects, as well as highlight Problems that some face access to education, employment and growth opportunities.
- At present, the date also seeks to put on the table the importance of the Mental health and the welfare of the youthsWell, many of them face stress, anxiety and social pressure.
Reason for the celebration
This commemoration is celebrated in honor of San Juan Bosco (1815-1888), who was called Father and teacher of the Youthfor its fervent fight in favor of the youths homeless, youth criminals, among other minors who were disadvantaged.
This event was declared on December 5, 1993 as a party of San Juan Bosco through the Law No. 20-93. It is even this celebrationthat in the country the General Directorate of Promotion of the Youthwhich is effective through Decree No. 2981, of May 21, 1985.
Just in 1993 the day and National Prize of the Youthwhich were established through the Law No. 20-93, of December 5, 1993. Meanwhile, on July 26, 2000, the Law General of YouthNo. 49-00, where the creation of the Secretary of State of the Youthcurrently Ministry of the Youth.
