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The mural, commemorating the 1970 United Nations World Youth Assembly, was dedicated on 10 January 1973 at the United Nations Headquarters. Statements were made a the ceremony by Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim; the artist Mr. Winter; and Jamil M. Baroody Permanent Representative of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations who had suggested that a mural be painted to commemorate the youth Assembly. The World Youth Assembly, the First International Youth Conference organized by the United Nations, was held from 9 to 17 July 1970 in conjunction with the 25th anniversary celebrations of the Organization. In deciding to authorize the mural in resolution 2896 (XXVI) of 22 December 1971-the General Assembly noted that the Youth Assembly had "paved the way for a better understanding among youth designed to contribute to efforts for bringing about peace, justice and progress in the world."
Artist or Maker: Lumen Martin Winter
Donation Date: January 10, 1973 |