Each represents an important contribution to the cause of globaL peace. 25. Despite the universality of support for peace, effective efforts to achieve itrequire dedication and careful preparation. The participation of establishedspecial interesC groups provides a valuable mechanism for channellinq creativetalents and energies into constructive activities for peace. The programme of theInternational year of peace foresees the participation of a wide variety of suchgroups. as well as of other organizatlons and individuals. Many non-governmenta Iorganizations in consuttative status nith the Economic and Social Council havejoined in the programme. as have non-governmenta 1 organizations affiliated with the Department of Public Information of the Secretariat and non-governmenta Iorganizations active in the World Disarmament Campatgn.A/40/669 English Page 16 26. The non-governmenta I organizations participating in che Year have been encouraqed to develoP plans and projects within the contexEs of their own ongoing organizational alms and concerns. ft is hoPed that, in this way, noo-governnental organizaEions nill brinq their particular interests and expertise to bear in devising new and creative approaches to solving the problems of global peace and security. At the sane time. the development of such individual and inlegrated plans may lead to nore long-term efforts whicb will continue to provide benefiEs beyond 1986. Non-governnental organizations hold a key posilion in contnunicating ideas and actions to groups and individuals at international, regional' national and local 1evel6 of operalion. 27. The non-governnen ta I organizations participating in lhe International Year of Peace represent nany of the basic aspects of life - social and economic h'elfare' politica, culture, educalion, religion, science and law. A number of groups bave indicateal their particular interest in promoting the goals and ideals of peace, for instance in the following vrays! (a) Disarmament groups and concerned individuals have indicated their general desire for peace through their contlnuing efforts to bring about arms linlcation
**Analysis**
The text discusses the role of non-governmental organizations in promoting global peace, highlighting their contributions to disarmament, social welfare, politics, culture, education, and law. The focus is on the organizations' ability to channel their talents and energies into constructive activities for peace, which suggests a broad scope encompassing various aspects of human life.

**Category**
International relations, Culture