International
Week of Science
and Peace
The
International Week of Science and Peace was first observed during 1986 as part
of the observance of the International Year of Peace.
The
organization of events and activities for the week was undertaken as a
non-governmental initiative; the secretariat for the International Year of
Peace was informed of the preparatory activities and the final summary of
events that occurred during the week. The organizers sought to encourage the
broadest possible international participation in the observance.
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Based on
the success of the 1986 observance, the organizers continued their efforts in successive years. In
recognition of the value of the annual observance, the General Assembly adopted
resolution 43/61 in December 1988, which proclaims the “International Week of
Science and Peace”, to take place each year during the week in which 11
November falls.
#SCIENCE
The General Assembly urged Member States and intergovernmental and
non-governmental organizations to encourage relevant institutions, associations
and individuals to sponsor events and activities related to the study and
dissemination of information on the links between progress in science and
technology and maintenance of peace and security;
urged Member States to promote international co-operation among
scientists and required the Secretary-General to report to the General Assembly
as its forty-fifth session on the activities and initiatives of Member States
and interested organizations in connection with the week.
#INTERNATIONAL_DAY
The annual observance
of the International Week of Science and Peace is making an important
contribution to the promotion of peace.
The Week encourages
greater academic exchanges on a subject of universal importance while also
generating greater awareness of the relationship of science and peace among the
general public.
#PEACE
Based on observances of
Science and Peace Week to date, it may be expected that participation each year
will increase, contributing to greater international understanding and
opportunities for co-operation in the applications of science for the promotion
of peace throughout the year.
#UN
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