Decision on the Proclamation of the 2004 “International Year for Physical Education and Sports in the Service of Development and Peace” – Doc. Assembly/AU/8(II) Add. 7

Jurisdiction: African Regional Bodies · African Union (AU)
Citation: Assembly/AU/Dec.12 (II)
Regional Body / Author: Assembly of the African Union
Date: 12 July 2003
Language: English
Type: Statement
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DECISION ON THE PROCLAMATION OF THE 2004 “INTERNATIONAL YEAR FOR
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS IN THE SERVICE OF DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE”
Doc. Assembly/AU/8(11) Add. 7

The Assembly:

1. WELCOMES the initiative of the Republic of Tunisia aimed at proclaiming 2004 the “International Year for Physical Education and Sports in the Service of Development and Peace”;

2. UNDERSCORES the fact that physical education and sports are two crucial factors in promoting peace and development and facilitating the fight against social inequalities and fostering dialogue and interaction;

3. REAFFIRMS the importance of physical education and sports as factors of physical and mental well-being and social promotion;

4. DECIDES to support the Draft Resolution entitled “International Year for Physical Education and Sports in the Service of Development and Peace: 2004”, which will be submitted for adoption both by the 32^nd UNESCO General Assembly (29 September - 17 October 2003) and the 58^th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (September - November 2003);

5. REQUESTS all Member States to support this draft Resolution.

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