preparation, conduct and follox-up of international years. 2L. plans for national activities within the franenork of the International Year of i',eace include the following events and activities: Messages or stalenents by heads of State which express support for the objectives of the Year t Special neetings of parliamenEary assenbliesi Conferences, seninars and synposia devoted to peace and the fnternalional Year of Peace, Peace rallies and public meetings to comnenorale the Yeart Peace narches and races; wreath-Iaying ceremonies ;A/40/66e English Page 15 Concerts, artistic performances and exhibits, Public lectures dedicaeed Co peace and the United Nations, School and educational pr.ogrammes t Childrenrs drawing competitions and songs dedicated to peace, Books, perlodidals and special pamphlets to proflrc'te the objectives of the yeart Poster exhibi tions t Commemoratlve stamps and coi ns t Fromolion of the year by the nass media, films, video, radio and televisionpro9rammes. 4. Activities of non -governmenta 1 organizations 22. The community of non-gover nmenta I orqanizations constilutes an important forcein the promotion of peace. l{on-governmenta I organizatlons articulate and representpublic opinion and can generate and channel effective action. Tbe International Year of Peace eill afford an opportunity for cbe exercise of both capabilities andwill provide a fruilful area for further inputs from non-governmenta I organizatlonsinto United Nations activities. 23. Many projects of non-gover nmenta I organizaeions for the rnternational year of Peace may serve as foundations for longer-term efforts. As a result, the planningof such projects deserves careful consideralion and clear compatibility withestablished organizational objectives. 24. The interest and support expressed by non-governmenta I organizations for theobjectives and draft programme of the fnternational year of peace stronglyunderline the belief that peace is a goal and ideal shared by peoples world-wide.This universal goal may be pursued from many perspectives and by various meghods.
**Analysis**
The text appears to focus on international events and activities aimed at promoting peace, with a wide range of initiatives and projects being proposed and planned. The tone is more aspirational and symbolic, with a focus on raising awareness and promoting a sense of global unity around the goal of peace. The text does not mention specific economic, environmental, or technological aspects, but rather emphasizes the importance of international cooperation and public opinion in achieving peace.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Culture