UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR
Schools and communities may also wish to incorporate an International Year focus into their Children's Week activities.
A selection for 2011 is listed below, together with their web links:
International Year for People of African Descent
Resolution:
A/RES/64/169
International Year of Youth: Dialogue and Mutual Understanding
The UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY Proclaimed 2010 INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF YOUTH, TO ENCOURAGE DIALOGUE, UNDERSTANDING ACROSS GENERATIONS.
In efforts to highlight their contribution to society and help address the challenges they face, the United Nations is dedicating a year to young people by proclaiming 2010 the International Year of Youth, commencing on 12 August 2010.Under the theme “Dialogue and Mutual Understanding”, the Year will aim at encouraging dialogue and understanding across generations. It will promote the ideals of peace, respect for human rights and freedoms, as well as solidarity.
A/RES/64/134
International Year of Chemistry
Resolution: A/RES/63/209
International Year of Forests
Resolution:
A/RES/61/193