Implementation of the Declaration on the Promotion among Youth of the Ideals of Peace, Mutual Respect and Under-standing between Peoples

XXVII. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED ON THE REPORTS OF THE THIRD COMMITTEE
3023. Implementation of the Declaration on the Promotion among Youth of the Ideals of Peace, Mutual Respect and Under-standing between Peoples

The General Assembly, Recalling its resolutions 2037 (XX) of 7 December 1965, 2445 (XXIII) and 2447 (XXIII) of 19 December 1968, 2497 (XXIV) of 28 October 1969 and 2770 (XXVI) of 22 November 1971, regarding the education of youth in the spirit of the ideals of peace, mutual understanding between peoples and universal respect for human rights, Reaffirming the principles inscribed in the Declaration on the Promotion among Youth of the Ideals of Peace, Mutual Respect and Understanding between Peoples[1] and the importance of their universal implementation, Aware that the education of youth in the spirit of the ideals of peace, mutual understanding between peoples and universal respect for human rights must be accomplished by measures to encourage youth to participate actively in all spheres of social life,

1. Takes note with satisfaction of the report of the Secretary-General[2] regarding the implementation of the Declaration on the Promotion among Youth of the Ideals of Peace, Mutual Respect and Understanding between Peoples;

2. Requests Member States, the United Nations organs concerned and the specialized agencies to give greater attention to the implementation of the provisions of the Declaration, especially when establishing their policy and programmes regarding youth;

3. Addresses a solemn appeal to all States, as well as to international governmental and non-government organizations having consultative status with the Economic and Social Council, to take appropriate action, to foster among youth respect for all peoples, irrespective of nationality, race, sex or religion, regard for human values, and devotion to the ideals of peace, freedom and progress and to the cause of human rights;

4. Decides to examine periodically the implementation of the principles of the Declaration on the basis of further reports submitted by the Secretary-General, containing such comments and information as he may receive.

2114th plenary meeting
18 December 1972


[1] Resolution 2037 (XX). [2] A/8782 and Add. 1-3.
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