Appeal of the Nobel Peace Prize Laureates..Human Life is Sacred An Appeal to Restraint and a Call to Action in a Moment of Crisis by eight Nobel Peace Prize Laureates October 2001  Respect for the sacredness and inviolability of human life is a principal article of faith in each of the major world religions. We are heartened by the spontaneous expressions of solidarity by millions of men and women of good will, from all backgrounds, on every continent, and by so many religious and political leaders through the world who have spoken out against this barbarous act of terrorism.
Declaration for a Culture of Peace and Non Violence,..Recalling the constitution of the UNESCO which states that 'since wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defenses of peace must be constructed', that peace is not only the absence of conflict, but requires a positive, dynamic participatory process where dialogue is encouraged and conflicts are solved in a spirit of mutual understanding and cooperation, also that the end of the cold war has widened possibilities for strengthening a culture of peace, Respect for life, ending of violence and promotion and practice of non-violence through education, dialogue and cooperation;
Decade to Overcome Violence (2001-2010)  UNESCO, aims to strengthen the global movement for a culture of peace, and to place greater emphasis on promoting a culture of peace and non-violence. The focus of the decade will be to promote the implementation of a culture of peace at local, national, regional and international levels and to ensure that governments will be world leaders.  UN Secretary-General on the International Decade for a Culture of Peace and Non-Violence for the Children of the World to discover new declarations and programs of action on a culture of peace.
International Convention on the Right of the Child, Convention on the Rights of the Child Adopted and opened for signature, ratification and accession by General Assembly resolution 44/25 of 20 November 1989. Convinced that the family, as the fundamental group of society and the natural environment for the growth and well-being of all its members and particularly children, should be afforded the necessary protection and assistance so that it can fully assume its responsibilities within the community, Recognizing that the child, for the full and harmonious development of his or her personality, should grow up in a family environment, in an atmosphere of happiness, love and understanding,
UN Charter, ..The Charter of the United Nations was signed on 26 June 1945, in San Francisco, at the conclusion of the United Nations Conference on International Organization, and came into force on 24 October 1945. The Statute of the International Court of Justice is an integral part of the Charter.
UNESCO.. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, was established on 16th of November 1945. The main objective of UNESCO is to contribute to peace and security in the world by promoting collaboration among nations through education, science, culture and communication in order to further universal respect for justice, for the rule of law and for the human rights and fundamental freedoms which are affirmed for the peoples of the world, without distinction of race, sex, language or religion, by the Charter of the United Nations.
University For Peace ..UPEACE Academic Programmers:  Education at all levels of society is critical to the peaceful resolution of differences, the prevention of conflict, the achievement of reconciliation and the immunisation of societies against prejudice and violence.  UPEACE Academic Programmes draw on the unique mandate of the University for Peace and its privileged access to information and expertise from the whole United Nations family. We welcome your interest and invite you to explore our innovative programmes.
UNICEF ..Created by the United Nations General Assembly in 1946 to help children after World War II in Europe, UNICEF was first known as the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund. In 1953, UNICEF became a permanent part of the United Nations system, its task being to help children living in poverty in developing countries. Its name was shortened to the United Nations Children's Fund, but it retained the acronym "UNICEF," by which it is known to this day.
UN General Assembly Resolution A/RES/53/25 ..Aware that the task of the United Nations to save future generations from the scourge of war requires transformation towards a culture of peace, which consists of values, attitudes and behaviors that reflect and inspire social interaction and sharing based on the principles of freedom, justice and democracy, all human rights, tolerance and solidarity, that reject violence and endeavor to prevent conflicts by tackling their root causes to solve problems through dialogue and negotiation and that guarantee the full exercise of all rights and the means to participate fully in the development process of their society.