International Year of Peace

Who adopted this document and its mandates?

A Resolution of the General Assembly, under agenda item 27 International Year of Peace, published in 1985.

What other versions does this mandate have?

5 versions · 1982–1986

This is an older version — the most recent is A/RES/41/9

Year	Symbol	Title	Word length	Text similarity
1986	A/RES/41/9	International Year of Peace	—	—
1985	A/RES/40/3	International Year of Peace	194	20%Compare
1984	A/RES/39/10	International Year of Peace	538	—
1984	A/RES/38/56	International Year of Peace	—	—
1982	A/RES/37/16	International Year of Peace	411	–

What subjects does this mandate have?

2 subjects

International Years Peace

What’s in this document?

3 operative paragraphs

Approves the Proclamation of the International Year of Peace, the text of which is annexed to the present resolution;

Invites all States, all organizations of the United Nations system and interested non-governmental organizations, educational, scientific, cultural and research organizations and the communications media to co-operate with the Secretary-General in achieving the objectives of the International Year of Peace;

Requests the Secretary-General to ensure the widest possible dissemination of this Proclamation.

ANNEX

Whereas the General Assembly has decided unanimously to proclaim solemnly the International Year of Peace on 24 October 1985, the fortieth anniversary of the United Nations,

Whereas the fortieth anniversary of the United Nations provides a unique opportunity to reaffirm the support for and commitment to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations,

Whereas peace constitutes a universal ideal and the promotion of peace is the primary purpose of the United Nations,

Whereas the promotion of international peace and security requires continuing and positive action by States and peoph.-s aimed at the prevention

2 Official Records of the General Assemblv. Fortieth Sess,on, Annexes, agenda item 3, document A/40/747. 3 Ibid., document A/40/747/Add. l. of war, removal of various threats to peace - including the nuclear threat - respect for the principle of non-use of force, the resolution ofcon- Hicts and the peaceful settlement of disputes, confidence-building measures, disarmament, the maintenance of outer space for peaceful uses, development, the promotion and exercise of human rights and fundamental freedoms, decolonization in accordance with the principle of self-determination, the elimination of racial discrimination and apartheid, the enhancement of the quality of life, satisfaction of human needs and the protection of the environment,

Whereas peoples must live together in peace and practise tolerance, and it has been recognized that education, inforn1ation. science and culture can contribute to that end,

Whereas the International Year of Peace provides a timely impetus for initiating renewed thought and action for the promotion of peace,

Whereas the International Year of Peace offers an opportunity to Governments, intergovernmental, non-governmental organizations and others to express in practical terms the common aspiration of all peoples for peace,

Whereas the International Year of Peace is not only a celebration or commemoration. but an opportunity to reHect and act creatively and systematically in fulfilling the purposes of the United Nations,

Now, therefore,

The General Assembly Solemnly proclaims 1986 to be the International Year of Peace and calls upon all peoples to join with the United Nations in resolute efforts to safeguard peace and the future of humanity.

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