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1. When is World Youth Skills Day observed annually?
World Youth Skills Day is observed annually on July 15th. It was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2014 to emphasize the importance of equipping young people with essential skills for employment, decent work, and entrepreneurship. This global platform highlights the pivotal role that youth skills play in fostering peace and driving sustainable development. By recognizing this day, societies worldwide aim to address issues such as violent conflicts, online negativity, and economic inequality that disproportionately affect youth.