International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice

Encourages Member States to make efforts to raise awareness of the celebration of the solstice in its different manifestations, inter alia, the Inti Raymi, the We Tripantu, the Willkakuti and Yasitata Guasú, and to organize annual events in commemoration of these celebrations, as appropriate;

Invites interested Member States, the United Nations, in particular its relevant specialized agencies, funds and programmes, mainly the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, and interested international and regional organizations, within existing resources, and non-governmental organizations to participate in events organized by Member States, indigenous peoples and communities in which the solstice is celebrated and to raise awareness in this regard;

Requests the Secretary-General to bring the present resolution to the attention of all Member States and organizations of the United Nations system.