United Nations Day marks the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter. Celebrated every year, this day offers the opportunity to reaffirm the principles of the UN Charter. This year's theme 'Nourishing Peace' aims to address how food security and peace are intertwined on a international scale.
The Secretary General shares a message for this year: "The United Nations is the product of hope."
UNYS would like to wish everyone a Happy United Nations Day!

​World Mental Health day is a global commemoration of all suffering from mental health silently or in open sky. A day of recognition for their selfless devotion and resilient spirit. Celebrated since 1992, conveyed is the message: our broken pieces can be for society , a master piece!
UNYS wishes all a happy world mental health day, highlighting that your experienced chaos is someone’s story for inspiration!

​World Mental Health Day is an international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma. World Mental Health day was first celebrated in 1992. UNYS Would like to wish you a happy World Mental Health Day and remember “one small crack does not mean that you are broken, it means that you were put to the test and you didn’t fall apart.”— Linda Poindexter

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Join us today in celebrating International Youth Day!
This year's theme focuses on Intergenerational Solidarity: Creating a World for All Ages. To achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the world needs to leverage the full potential of all generations. Solidarity across generations is key for sustainable development. As Jose Rizal once said, 'the youth is the hope of our future'.
​Today is a day dedicated to raise awareness on the role of creativity and innovation in all aspects of human development . This year’s theme of collaboration echoes the need to ensure effective cooperation between the international community in working with one another to construct creative and inovative ideas in achieving the sustainable development goals . “Together we’re better ; Through a strengthened collaboration we can thus build the future we envision “. After all “Success is best when it’s shared “ Howard Schultz
​April is sexual assault awareness month. Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) is an annual campaign to raise public awareness about sexual assault and educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual violence. Each year during the month of April, state, territory, tribal and community-based organizations, rape crisis centers, government agencies, businesses, campuses and individuals plan events and activities to highlight sexual violence as a public health, human rights and social justice issue and reinforce the need for prevention efforts. You can show your support for survivors by wearing the color teal. “Awareness is the greatest agent for change” - Eckhart Tolle.
​To all the incredible women in the world, shine on, not just today but every single day. As the theme for this year is “"Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow"... Shout out to all those who break the glass ceiling and pave the way for a better future. Happy Women's Day 2022.
​A source of life , water unites and connects us all . Equity, diversity inclusivity, is what we need in order to produce results and provide solutions when it comes to the sustainable use and management of the worlds water resources. We therefore wish to salute and show our support to women and young girls for their significant contribution in the field of science and technology as they continue to strive towards providing sustainable solutions for our future. Happy International Day of Women and Girls in STEM.
Join us today in celebrating International Day of Education. It was declared the international Day of Education by a resolution that was passed by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on 3rd December 2018. This years theme we focus on "Changing Course, Transforming Education". UNESCO's recent global Futures of Education report, transforming the future requires an urgent rebalancing or our relationships with each other, with nature as well as with technology that permeates our lives, bearing breakthrough opportunities while raising serious concerns for equity, inclusion and democratic participation. As we reflect on this years theme let us remember the strong words of Nelson Mandela- “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”.
​Today is Worlds Tourism Day, The same day World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) was established in 1970. A day whereby UNWTO urges people to highlight the ability of tourism. A reminder that Seychelles economy is driven by the tourism sector. UNYS would like to wish everyone a Happy Tourism Day 2021!!
​On International Day of Peace, UNYS would like to to create awareness on SDG 16- "Peace, Justice and Strong Institution”. Let each one of us become the ambassadors of peace on International Day of Peace. Let us develop a love for humanity to promote peace in this world
Happy International Day of Peace!!
The aim of today is to highlight literacy to society. UNYS would like to wish everyone a Happy International Literacy Day. Literacy lights the path of success.
​We in UN Youth Seychelles (UNYS) we strongly believe that youth is the hope for a better future. That the skills we build at a young age will be the tools that unlocks all the doors and enable us to take action! Happy World Youth Skills day to all youth who cultivated a diverse set of skills and those who want to build on new ones. Take this day to reflect about your own 'Mastery', you are full of potential! #teamworkmakesthedreamwork#worldyouthskillsday