(UNESCO) The year 2010 will be celebrated as the International Year for the Rapprochement of Cultures (see resolutions below). The goal of the International Year consists in making the rapprochement of cultures the hallmark of all policy-making at local, national, regional and international levels, involving the greatest number of relevant stakeholders.

Entrusted with the mandate to contribute to build "the defences of peace in the minds of men" thanks to international cooperation in the fields of its competence, namely through education, sciences, culture and communication, UNESCO is designated to play a leading role for the celebration of the Year within the United Nations system. In fact, over the years and indeed in the past decade, the Organization has gained special experience and has won recognition through its efforts to demonstrate the beneficial effects of cultural diversity highlighting the importance of borrowings, transfers and exchanges between cultures.

In this framework and with a view to drawing up a draft action plan for Year 2010, the Director-General consulted Member States, intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations maintaining relations with the UNESCO and other relevant partners (CL 3880 of 15 May 2009) to gather their comments and proposals. A significant number of specific activities are already being considered by Member States and by various partners, including the Alliance of Civilizations. 

For more information:

• An open-ended List of activities to be carried out throughout the year by month and by organizing countries
  
• Leaflet of the Year
  

List of Activities on 2010 (updated)

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