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I. Introduction: promoting a culture of peace as a challenge for the United Nations system

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II. Draft declaration on a culture of peace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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III. Draft programme of action on a culture of peace . . . . . . . . . . .

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A. Aims and strategies . . . . . . . . . . . .

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B. Specific actions to promote a culture of peace; to be undertaken at the national, regional and international levels . . . . . . . . . . . .

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C. The International Year for the Culture of Peace . . . . . . . . . . . .

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IV. Consolidated report on a culture of peace . . . . . . . . . . . .

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A. The basic principles of education for peace, human rights, democracy, international understanding and tolerance . . . . . . . . . . . .

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B. Actions by UNESCO at the global level . . . . . . . . . . . .

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C. Actions by UNESCO at regional and national levels . . . . . . . . . . . .

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D. Towards the future: Proposals for programme of action from the United Nations and other international organizations . . . . . . . . . . . .

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(i). Actions to promote respect for human rights . . . . . . . . . . . .

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(ii). Actions to develop education, training and research for peace and non-violence . . . . . . . . . . . .

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(iii). Actions to implement sustainable human development for all . . . . . . . . . . . .

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(iv). Actions to foster democratic participation . . . . . . . . . . . .

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(v). Actions to ensure equality between women and men . . . . . . . . . . . .

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(vi) Actions to support participatory communication and the free flow and sharing of information and knowledge . . . . . . . . . . . .

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(vii) Actions to advance understanding, tolerance and solidarity among all peoples and cultures . . . . . . . . . . . .

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(viii) Coordination with actions for international peace and security . . . . . . . . . . .

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(ix) The International Year for the Culture of Peace . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Notes . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Appendices


1. UNESCO publications on a culture of peace

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2. Declarations on a culture of peace

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