Maritime Hashtag Minute – Sunday 17th August 2025

Each week, Ben Hopkinson looks back at what’s happened the past 7 days and what was trending on Twitter with the Maritime Hashtag Minute. This week’s #MaritimeHashtagMinute was #InternationalYouthDay, created in 2000 by the United Nations. It's a day designed to draw attention for cultural and legal issues regarding the youth. View the Tweets below:

On #InternationalYouthDay, @pledis_17 is donating all net proceeds from their collab auction with @joopiteronline, founded by @Pharrell, @unesco Goodwill Ambassador, to support youth worldwide.

Funds will expand the UNESCO x SEVENTEEN Global Youth Grant Scheme — boosting… pic.twitter.com/aRoLtoy5GY

— UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 (@UNESCO) August 12, 2025

Young people today find themselves at greater risk of facing poor mental health, new data shows. If you’re a young person or know a young person who needs some support, help is available, check our website: https://t.co/1Q4N2mpbun 💜#InternationalYouthDay pic.twitter.com/TwJks4vymw

— Mental Health Foundation (@mentalhealth) August 12, 2025

Today is #InternationalYouthDay, and we’re calling for more spaces for young people to play.

Too often, children and young people are told “No Ball Games”. Our More Ball Games campaign is working to change that, creating more safe, welcoming places where young Londoners can be… pic.twitter.com/qmoZHiOlvz

— London Sport (@LondonSport) August 12, 2025

On #InternationalYouthDay, athletes remind young dreamers that success comes through hard work, persistence, and self-confidence.

But above all, Wataru Tanigawa of Japan gave us the most important message: "Remember to have fun." 💪✨

Here's some more wisdom ⤵️#Gymnastics pic.twitter.com/MWyBcR8XHv

— FIG (@gymnastics) August 12, 2025

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