A/RES/80/269 International Decade of Strengthening of Peace for Future Generations in which Member States committed to safeguarding the needs and interests of future generations including through collective action and international cooperation, Taking note also of its resolution 53/25 of 10 November 1998, by which it proclaimed the International Decade for a Culture of Peace and Non-Violence for the Children of the World (2001–2010), its resolutions 53/243 of 13 September 1999 containing the Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace, its resolution 36/67 of 30 November 1981 proclaiming the International Day of Peace, its resolution 73/1 of 24 September 2018 containing the political declaration adopted at the Nelson Mandela Peace Summit, its resolutions 73/338 of 12 September 2019 and 78/266 of 21 March 2024 on the International Year of Peace and Trust, 2025, its resolution 79/269 of 4 March 2025 on the International Day of Peaceful Coexistence, its resolution 77/51 of 7 December 2022 on the International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness, its resolution 61/271 of 15 June 2007 on the International Day of Non-Violence, its resolution 76/254 of 15 March 2022 on the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, its resolution 78/323 of 13 August 2024 on the International Day of Women and Girls of African Descent and its resolution 72/130 of 8 December 2017 on the International Day of Living Together in Peace, Acknowledging that investing in building a strong foundation for lasting international peace and security, sustainable development, the promotion of universal respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms for all and upholding the rule of law is the most effective way to safeguard the needs and interests of future generations, Welcoming the countries of Central Asia, in particular Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, for resolving border disputes through peaceful means and the signing of relevant agreements, 1. Proclaims the period 2027–2036 as the International Decade of Strengthening of Peace for Future Generations; 2. Decides that the objectives of the International Decade of Strengthening of Peace for Future Generations should be to promote peace, encourage dialogue and reconciliation, support intergenerational dialogue and engagement, including with and among children, youth and older persons, to be taken into consideration in policy and decision-making processes in order to safeguard the needs and interests of future generations; 3. Invites Member States, organizations of the United Nations system, other relevant international and regional organizations and civil society, including non‑governmental organizations, individuals and other relevant stakeholders, to facilitate the observance of the International Decade of Strengthening of Peace for Future Generations, in an appropriate manner, including through public awareness raising activities; 4. Welcomes the contributions of Member States, leaders and peoples who have promoted peace, reconciliation, dialogue and national unity through inclusive political processes, confidence-building, post-conflict recovery and long-term investments in social cohesion, and acknowledges that national experiences of peacebuilding and reconciliation constitute valuable sources of inspiration and learning for present and future generations; 5. Requests the Secretary-General, the specialized agencies, the regional commissions and other entities of the United Nations system, mindful of the provisions contained in the annex to Economic and Social Council resolution 1989/84 of 24 May 1989, to facilitate the implementation of the Decade in cooperation with Governments and other relevant stakeholders; 2/3 26-09526