A/RES/73/90 University for Peace Noting that the University places special emphasis on the areas of conflict prevention, peacekeeping, peacebuilding and the peaceful settlement of disput es and that it has launched capacity-building programmes in the areas of access to justice, international human rights law, post-conflict consensus-building and training of academic experts in the techniques of peaceful conflict resolution, Noting with appreciation the support provided to the University by the host country, Costa Rica, Recognizing the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development 1 and the need to coordinate efforts for its implementation, Recognizing also the relevance of Sustainable Development Goal 4, to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all, in particular its target 4.b, which aims to substantially expand globally the number of scholarships available to developing countries by 2020, Outlining the new initiatives of the University, such as the off-campus master’s degree programme in transnational crime and justice, the master ’s degree programme in peace, governance and security and the seminars and workshops on int ernational law and access to justice in Latin America, Taking note of the commitment of the University in its support to the work of the United Nations, and recognizing its contribution through programmes focused on peacebuilding and sustaining peace, Considering the importance of promoting education for peace that fosters respect for the values inherent in peace and universal coexistence among people, including respect for the life, dignity and integrity of human beings, as well as friendship and solidarity among people irrespective of their nationality, race, sex, religion or culture, in the spirit of the Charter of the United Nations, Considering also the need for the University to consolidate its development and the relaunch of its activities, 1. Welcomes the report of the Secretary-General submitted pursuant to General Assembly resolution 70/79, outlining the progress made with regard to the administrative and financial stabilization of the University for Peace and through its recent process of academic reform through the implementation of its innovative programmes on critical subjects related to peace and security; 2 2. Requests the University, given its role in developing new concepts and approaches to security through education, training and research in order to respond effectively to emerging threats to peace, to find viable ways to further strengthen cooperation with the United Nations system; 3. Recalls its resolution 64/83 of 10 December 2009, and reiterates the request made to the Secretary-General to establish, under his leadership, a trust fund for peace to facilitate the receipt of voluntary contributions to the University; 4. Requests the Secretary-General to expand the scope for using the services of the University as part of his conflict resolution and peacebuilding effort through the training of staff, especially those concerned with peacekeeping and peacebuilding, in order to strengthen their capacities in this area, and in the promotion of the Declaration and the Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace 3 and of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development; 1 __________________ 1 2 3 2/3 Resolution 70/1. A/73/313. Resolutions 53/243 A and B. 18-21403