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Youth Day

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Youth Day

When is Youth Day?

Every year on June 16.

What is Youth Day?

Commemorates the Soweto Uprising of June 16, 1976, when students protested against apartheid education. The day honors the courage of South African youth in the struggle for equality.

How to celebrate

Mark the day with a poster made in Dayfeed — pick your favourite photo as the background, share it to your story or group chat, and set a reminder so you never miss it next year.

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  • #YouthDay
  • #SowetoUprising
  • #June16
  • #YouthPower

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