text: peace tThe publicatlon of special bulletins, articles and reports focuslng onthe International year of peace, The orqanlzation of special meetings, aeminars and lectures devoted Co The preparalion of research projects and studies on issues rerated to (S) The organization of international exhibitsof art, cul.ture and education and co-operation in tberadio and television progranmes.and competitions in the fleldspreparation of films, video,A/40/669 English Page 14 15. A synbolic enblem entiEled "Peace Messenger" will by auarded by the Secreta ry-General to orqanizalions and lnstitutions rnaking significant contributions to observance of lbe Year. 15. The United Nations lrill issue a Peace liledal and a series of six stamps connemorae ing lhe Year. L7. i{ithin the UniEed Nations Secretariat, the Departnent of Potitical and Security Council Affairs i3 responsible for the implenenCation of General Assenbfy resolutions on the International Year of Peace. The secretariat for lhe Year. established in chis DepartmenE, wlll continue to co-ordinate the prograrme of the Year and naintain liaison lJith organizations within the United Nations system, non-governnental organizations, academic institutions and individuals active in the Prornol ion of peace, 18. The United NaEions Infornation cenlres eill prePare varicus programnes for observing the Internatlonal Year of Peace at the national level, offering infornation and provj.ding opportunities for special neetings, exhibits, contesls and other eventE. 3. Nacional activi t ies 19. Activities of Menber Seates at ttte national level wiII constieute a tna jor conponent of lhe progranne for lhe International Year of Peace. Many GovernmenCs have enphasized the inportance of national activities in their rePlies to the note gerbaLe of the secr eta ry-General. 20. The guidelines for international years and anniversaries, adopged by the General Assenbly in decision 35/424 of 5 Decenber 1980, reconnend tbac national committees or other mechanisms sbould be established a! lhe naEional level for the
analysis: The text appears to focus on international cooperation, organization, and events related to promoting peace and understanding. It mentions specific activities such as publishing bulletins, organizing meetings, seminars, and lectures, and creating symbolic emblems and art exhibits. The text also mentions the United Nations and its role in coordinating these efforts. Given the emphasis on international cooperation and cultural events, it seems likely that the text falls under the category of "Culture" or possibly "Education".