“Culture of Peace” session by UN Flashcards
1
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What is Abrahamic religions?
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group of Semitic-originated religions that claim descent from the Judaism of the ancient Israelites and the worship of the God of Abraham.
2
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Organiser?Since when?
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Organised by the UN General Assembly.
The UN has organised such sessions each year since 1997.
3
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Background?
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The Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on September 13, 1999.
This occurred after ten months of negotiations in the context of preparations for the International Year for the Culture of Peace.
