and disarmament. and preparation for life in peace. The seminars provided a unlqueopportunity for discussion and exchange among the parcicipants, and many proposalswere made for marking the year. Special reference was made to such issues as thecurrent crj.sis of the international economy t efforts to curb lhe alms race.particularry the build-up of nuclear eeapons, and to stimulate arns negotiationstand the need to resolve conflict by peaceful means. An important aspect of theseminars was the emergence of consensus in the adoption og documenCs at eachmeeting. Such consensus reflects a general agreement that a broad approach isnecessary if peace is to have a meaningful definition in todayrs world. Theachi.evement of consensus is also indicative of the constructive and co-operaCivemanner in r,rhich the participants approached the issues of peace. The regionalseminars therefore contribut.ed significantly to the preparation of the flnal draftprogramme of the Yaar and should help to stimulate more effective promotion ofpeace at the international, national and locar levers. A more detailed descri.ptlonof lhe proceedings and results of the seminars is contained in the reDort of theSecretary-GeneraL (A/40 /524 t . 9. General Assembly resotution 39/tO was brough!organi.zations of the united Nacions system, all ofin the programme of the year and endeavour, lrithinpronote the objectives of Ehe year. The year willorganizations in 1986 at the first regul-ar sessionon Co-ordination. A summary of the activities ofincluded in the draft programme of the year.to the attention of the r.rhich will partlcipate act lvelytheir areas of competence, to be observed by all beads ofof lhe Administratlve Commi tteethe United Nations system is I0' one hundred and seventy-one non-gover neental organlzations ln consultaEivestatus irith the Econonic and Social Council and 72 other non_governmen ta Iorganizations have expressed interest in the programme and naintain contact withthe secretariat for the year, These organizations are listecl in annex If.Briefings on preparacions for the rncernational year of peace have been held in Ner', York. Geneva and vienna for r epresenta ri. ves of non-governmenta 1 organizationa.A/40/669 EngI i sh Fage 4 Many auch organizacions are planning individual projects and programmes for the year. Others are conbining their efforts and reaources ih order to undertake joinC activiEies and evencs. fn several countries, non-governnenta I organizaEions are participating in the national co-ordinaeing echanisms thae bave been established for the Year. In the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern freland'
**Analysis**
The text discusses the preparations for the International Year of Peace, highlighting the role of the United Nations and non-governmental organizations in promoting peace and disarmament. The text also touches on issues such as the international economy, arms race, and conflict resolution, which suggests a focus on international relations and global cooperation.

**Category**
International relations, Humanitarian aid and relief