A/RES/74/64
Youth, disarmament and non-proliferation
implementation of the World Programme of Action for Youth 1 and the achievement
of the Sustainable Development Goals, 2
Recognizing the role of civil society in promoting the engagement of young
people in the field of disarmament and non-proliferation,
1.
Encourages Member States, the United Nations, relevant specialized
agencies and regional and subregional organizations to promote the meaningful an d
inclusive participation of young people in discussions in the field of disarmament and
non-proliferation, including through dialogue platforms, mentoring, internships,
fellowships, scholarships, model events and youth group activities;
2.
Calls upon Member States, the United Nations, relevant specialized
agencies and regional and subregional organizations to consider developing and
implementing policies and programmes for young people to increase and facilitate
their constructive engagement in the field of disarmament and non-proliferation;
3.
Stresses the importance of realizing the full potential of young people
through education and capacity-building, bearing in mind the ongoing efforts and the
need to promote the sustainable entry of young people i nto the field of disarmament
and non-proliferation;
4.
Requests the Secretary-General to seek specific measures to promote the
meaningful and inclusive participation and empowerment of youth on disarmament
and non-proliferation issues;
5.
Encourages Member States to continue efforts to raise awareness and
strengthen coordination within the United Nations system and beyond on ongoing
efforts to promote the role of youth;
6.
Decides to include in the provisional agenda of its seventy-sixth session,
under the item entitled “General and complete disarmament”, a sub-item entitled
“Youth, disarmament and non-proliferation”.
46th plenary meeting
12 December 2019
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Resolution 50/81, annex, and resolution 62/126, annex.
See resolution 70/1.
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