Observance of the Fortieth Anniversary of the United Nations

A/RES/39/161View PDF

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A Resolution of the General Assembly, published in 1985.

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3 documents · 1985

Year	Symbol	Title	Word length	Text similarity
1985	A/RES/39/161	Observance of the Fortieth Anniversary of the United Nations	409	–
1985	A/RES/39/161[B]	Observance of the 40th anniversary of the United Nations	—	–
1985	A/RES/39/161[A]	Observance of the 40th anniversary of the United Nations	—	–

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5 subjects

Anniversaries Declarations Decolonization International Years Programme Planning

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8 operative paragraphs

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Decides that the theme of the fortieth anniversary of the United Nations shall be "United Nations for a better world" and expresses the hope and desire that the year 1985 will mark the beginning of an era of durable and global peace and justice, social and economic development and progress and independence of all peoples;

Takes note of the programmes and activities, including those recommended by the Preparatory Com mittee for the Fortieth Anniversary of the United Nations, to be undertaken by the United Nations and its related organizations, as well as the programmes and activities suggested for the consideration of Governments of Mem ber States and non-governmental organizations;

Decides that the Preparatory Committee, estab lished at its thirty-eighth session, shall continue to func tion in that capacity, under the chairmanship of the Presi dent of the thirty-ninth session of the General Assembly, until the observance of the anniversary, with the purpose of drawing up and co-ordinating plans and organizing suit able activities for the anniversary to be undertaken by the United Nations, in the light of the present resolution and the report of the Preparatory Committee;

Decides that a commemorative session of the Gen eral Assembly shall be held for a short period, culminating on 24 October 1985 and coinciding with the proclamation of the International Year of Peace;

Requests the Preparatory Committee to draw up a suitable text for a final document or documents to be con sidered for signature and/or adoption during the com memorative session;

Expresses the hope that Heads of State or Govern ment will find it possible to participate in the commemo rative session in order to enhance its significance;

Decides that the year 1985 shaJI be observed as Year of the United Nations;

Requests the Secretary-General to provide the nec essary facilities for implementing the provisions of the present resolution and the recommendations contained in the report of the Preparatory Committee.

II. l29 Official Records of the General Assembly, Thirty-ninth Sesswn, Supple ment No. 49 (A/39/49).

130 Resolution 1514 (XV).

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