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UN-POLAC was established as an International autonomous institution in 2001 with the UN and UNESCO following General Assembly resolution, declaring 2001 – 2010 as a decade of peace and non-violence. UN-POLAC’s mandate is to enhance the effectiveness of the UN millennium development goals now Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) and UNESCO Culture of Peace Programme particularly the maintenance of peace and security and the restoration of human dignity. UN-POLAC has, as its name implies two main functions: TRAINING and RESEARCH, with greater emphasis being placed on training.

Our Vision

Promoting United Nations Millenium Development Goals now Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG’s) and UNESCO Culture of Peace Project.

Mission Statements

To appoint volunteers to assist in implementing the United Nations SDGs, promote the UNESCO culture of peace, and advocate for unity and love within families and communities.
To foster unity and serve as peace advocates through peaceful mediation and conflict resolution in crisis areas.
To assist in the enhancement of peace education, meet humanitarian needs and promote international understanding through positive living
Providing an enabling environment for the seamless sharing of knowledge and information.
Strengthening and expanding peace collaboration around the world.
To defend human rights and restore dignity to all persons.

Our Origin and Background

UN-POLAC’s mandate is to enhance the effectiveness of the UN Sustainable development goals and UNESCO Culture of Peace Programme particularly the maintenance of peace and security and the restoration of human dignity.

UN-POLAC is a global organisation seeking world peace through individual participation as peace advocates and the involvements of Governments, NGO’s, agencies, corporate bodies and countries of the world to embark on ways and means of achieving global peace.

How to Become an International Peace Advocate of UN-POLAC

Peace Advocate

Steps to be a Peace Advocate

Nomination/Invitation
Recommendation on prescribed form
Presentation of Certificate of Award/Appointment
Attendance at Peace Orientation
Hoisting Of Flags
Identification as Peace Maker with International ID Card
Attendance at Peace College

Nomination

Category of Appointments

Mayor for Peace (MP)
Evangelist for World Peace (EWP)
Ambassador for Peace (AMBP)
Justice for Peace (JP)
Peace Notable (PN)
Peace Chariot (PC)
Peace Messenger (PM)
Youth Peace Ambassador (YPA)

Peace College Training & Orientation

All POLAC Peace Advocates shall register in the Peace College for training and orientation in order to be able to carry out the duties of Peace Advocacy & act as mediators. Certificates shall be issued to qualified Peace Advocates.

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Sustainable Development Goals

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the world’s shared plan to end extreme poverty, reduce inequality, and protect the planet by 2030. Adopted by 193 countries in 2015, the SDGs emerged from the most inclusive and comprehensive negotiations in UN history and have inspired people from across sectors, geographies, and cultures.