The International Day of Friendship is an initiative that follows on the proposal made by UNESCO defining the Culture of Peace as a set of values, attitudes and behaviours that reject violence and endeavour to prevent conflicts by addressing their root causes with a view to solving problems. It was then adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1997. The United Nations General Assembly declared 30 July as International Day of Friendship by the Resolution A/RES/65/275. TheDay was proclaimed in 2011 with the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities. The resolution places emphasis on involving young people, as future leaders, in community activities that include different cultures and promote international understanding and respect for diversity.

FORUM: International Day of Friendship 2020 " Strenghtening Friendship relation! ".

Actions to Promote a Culture of Peace

• foster a culture of peace through education;

• promote sustainable economic and social development;

• promote respect for all human rights;

• ensure equality between women and men;

• foster democratic participation;

• advance understanding, tolerance and solidarity;

• support participatory communication and the free flow of information and knowledge;

• promote international peace and security.

EVENTS:

To mark the International Day of Friendship the UN encourages governments, international organizations and civil society groups to hold events, activities and initiatives that contribute to the efforts of the international community towards promoting a dialogue among civilizations, solidarity, mutual understanding and reconciliation.

DECLARATIONS:

Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace.