Science and peace : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly.

Decides to proclaim the "International Week of Science and Peace", which will take place each year during the week in which 11 Nov. falls; urges Member States and intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations to encourage universities and other institutions of advanced studies, scientific academies and institutes, and professional associations and individuals in the scientific community to hold, during that week, lectures, seminars, special debates and other activities conducive to the study and dissemination of information on the links between progress in science and technology and the maintenance of peace and security; urges Member States to promote international co-operation among scientists by facilitating exchanges of experts and information.

Adopted without vote, 71st meeting

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Adopted at the 71st plenary meeting, 6 Dec. 1988.
In: Resolutions and decisions adopted by the General Assembly during its 43rd session, Volume 1, 20 September-22 December 1988. - A/43/49. - 1989. - p. 129. - (GAOR, 43rd sess., Suppl. no. 49).