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The United Nations’ Envoy on Youth and Twitter Launch a Global Collaboration to Create the First-ever Universal Youth Emoji

New York, 1 June 2020 — Ahead of the International Youth Day celebration, celebrated globally August 12, the United Nations Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth, Ms. Jayathma Wickramanayake, in ...
USA Today

World Emoji Day: Celebrate with the most-used emojis of the year -- and what's coming next

It’s a banner day to be an emoji. Monday marks the tenth annual World Emoji Day 🗺️🤩📆, and there’s never been a better time to be a cute and colorful little communication character. According to ...
UNHCR

Young Ivorian artist designs 2020 World Refugee Day emoji

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has partnered with Twitter and young Ivorian artist O’Plérou Grebet – known professionally as 'O'Plérou' – for the launch of the 2020 World Refugee Day emoji. The emoji, ...
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Youth Localizing the SDGs: 2025 International Youth Day to spotlight local solutions

11 August 2025- Each year on 12 August, International Youth Day (IYD) brings global attention to the challenges and opportunities facing young people. Spearheaded by UN DESA, IYD celebrates youth ...