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.
— UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 (@UNESCO) August 12, 2025
Funds will expand the UNESCO x SEVENTEEN Global Youth Grant Scheme — boosting… pic.twitter.com/aRoLtoy5GY
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
On #InternationalYouthDay, athletes remind young dreamers that success comes through hard work, persistence, and self-confidence.
— World Gymnastics (@gymnastics) August 12, 2025
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
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