Age limits:
The age in which a person is considered a "youth", and thus eligible for special treatment under the law and throughout society varies around the world.
- "Youth... those persons between the ages of 15 and 24 years." - United Nations General Assembly.
- "...youth ... comprises persons between the age of 15 and 24. It is used by ... the World Bank" - World Bank.
- The Commonwealth Youth Programme works with "young people (aged 15-29)."
- "A person... under 21 years of age." - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
- "People between the ages of 14 and 21." - Wilson School District.
- "Youth; an individual from 13 through 19 years of age." - Alternative Homes for Youth.
- "Youth is defined as any member of society between the ages of 15 and 34" - The Danish Youth Council.
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