Thread by @WHO

It's International #YouthDay!

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Youth around the 🌏🌍🌎 have the power to take action & the right to urge decision-makers in their communities to defeat hunger, improve sustainable healthy diets & improve the planet.

👉 bit.ly/2T6zIlg #YouthLead

Youth voice should be put at the centre of food systems transformation.

Here are 6⃣ actions young people can call on governments & companies for sustainable & equitable food systems 👇 #YouthDay #YouthLead

Nutrition 🥗🍍🥕🍅 is essential for health and well-being at every stage of life.

On International #YouthDay & everyday, let's help young people thrive by ensuring access to & benefits from equitable food systems. 👉 bit.ly/2T6zIlg

It's #YouthDay!

The places where we live, work & play may make it harder for some to reach their full health & well-being potential, while others thrive. This is also reflected in & worsened by, our #FoodSystems.

We need to tackle these inequities! bit.ly/2T6zIlg

Healthier meal options in schools 🏫 are needed to help young people thrive.

Governments should purchase more nutritious public food options.

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Healthy & sustainable diets are a No. 1 priority for youth.

On International #YouthDay, let’s practice these 5 keys to safer food:

Tip 1⃣ - Always keep your hands 🙌 and surfaces 🧽 clean!

#YouthLead

Healthy & sustainable diets are a No. 1 priority for youth.

On International #YouthDay, let’s practice these 5 keys to safer food:

Tip 2⃣ - Separate raw 🥩 and cooked 🍞 food

#YouthLead

Healthy & sustainable diets are a No. 1 priority for youth.

On International #YouthDay, let’s practice these 5 keys to safer food:

Tip 3⃣ - Always cook 🔥 your food thoroughly

#YouthLead

Healthy & sustainable diets are a No. 1 priority for youth.

On International #YouthDay, let’s practice these 5 keys to safer food:

Tip 4⃣ - Always keep food at safe temperatures 🌡️

#YouthLead

Healthy & sustainable diets are a No. 1 priority for youth.

On International #YouthDay, let’s practice these 5 keys to safer food:

Tip 5⃣ - Use safe water 🚰 & raw materials ✅

#YouthLead

The impact of #COVID19 and the measures put in place to control the pandemic have had a significant impact on young people.

The youth 🙌 are part of the solution and must be at the forefront of recovery programs and policies.

#YouthDay

Young people are 🗝️ to defeating #COVID19. Let's take action by

1⃣ #WearAMask
2⃣ #WashYourHands
3⃣ Keeping physical distance
4⃣ Coughing/sneezing away into your elbow
5⃣ Opening windows as much as possible
6⃣ Getting vaccinated when it's your turn

#YouthDay #YouthLead

#MentalHealth promotion among young people is vitally needed, especially during the #COVID19 pandemic, to

😇 improve mental well-being
💪 help adolescents cope with difficulties
💚 reduce the risk of mental health conditions

Here's how 👉 bit.ly/3xxVHjn #YouthDay

Children & adolescents 👧👦 who use e-cigarettes double their risk of smoking cigarettes later.

On International #YouthDay, #CommitToQuit e-cigarettes & tobacco now for a healthier life! 👉bit.ly/3iWJGP9

Effective sexuality education for youth is empowering & delivers positive health outcomes for life. It supports

👍 healthy values
👍 attitudes
👍 self-esteem.

There is no evidence that it contributes to early, increased or more sexual risk taking.

#YouthDay #SafeSex

Youth voices 📢 are essential as we work towards better global health & well-being.

#ICYMI, listen to an open conversation between
@DrTedros & youth innovators for better health & wellbeing 👇 #YouthDay #YouthLead