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International (Io-operation Year (1965) What is the purpose of ICY? I l('Y is an opportunity for people and pri- vate organizations throughout the world to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the United Nations by focusing attention on the many ex- isting programs involving international co- operation and by stimulating new plans Ztt‘ld projects in which groups with many varied In- lurcsts can become involved. The UN Pre- paratory Committee for ICY is hopeful that by devoting a year to International Coâ€"operatton lespccially emphasizing the wide spread and ex- lensivc international activities of non-govern- mental organizations) there can be increased world understanding. thereby facilitating the settlement of some of the major international problems. How did ICY start? A group of (’anadian W0an first conceived the idea of an International (Li-operation Year In I'H'Il. Prime Minister NChru of India proâ€" posed the idea to the UN in the fall of 1962. lhc UN General Assembly unanimously adopted the l('Y resolutions in November. 1%). and urges governmental and voluntary urgztnllztlmns in all member states to publicize I( ’Y and formulate plans and programs for pro- motion. What U. N. machinery is there for carrying out I('\".' An lt'Y ('ommittee of IE Member States has its secretariat in the Secretary-Generals 0t"- llcc. (anada is a member of the committee; Ambassador linkcll of Finland is its Chairman: Mr. Peter Dobell ot' ('anada is its Rapporteur. the [N (‘ommittcc does not undertake or en- tll‘l'HL' p..rti:ular projects. but rather urges the Iormation of national Committees in all member states and assists with dissemination ol information, What is ('ttnatla's Response to l(‘\".' (.mada has been a prime mover in ICY since Its beginning Hon. Paul VI rcmblav. ('ana- LII.III Permanent Representative to the U.N.. has \illtl.’ "We believe that this year should en- able ll‘)\ll\ltlltill\ and groups in (Vanada and elsE- “hL'I'L‘ who are engaged in international co- operation to gain increasing recognition and pnhlie \tlmmrt tor their hurls, It should per- I'llll them to consolidate or expand their exist- mg .IL'lI\‘lllC\ and perhaps to develop new ac- tit-rues." The Minister of External Affairs, Hi Martin has said: “Canada has been clit sociated with the preparation for Inter Co-operation Year since its incaption government is firmly behind the idea tend to give it full and vigorous suppoi What Canadian machinery has been On January 22, 1964, International (1 lion Year (Canada) a committee com; 12 representatives of voluntary orgm and )7 individuals (with power to in members) was established with Dr. Kidd as its Chairman. Its functions .l arrange for public information about at. of international coâ€"operation. (b) to r€gram suggestions and, where possible, and encourage those Who can implemc and (c) to administer one or more selt tiona] projects. What can organizations do for lCt"? Some examples (by no means exhan voluntary organization projects are: :1) Overseas Book Centre â€" books developing countries. Primary Sponsor: Overseas inst Canada. 151 Bloor St. W., Tor. b) international Centre for the UniToronto. Primary Sponsor: Toronto Rotar c) Africa library project. Primary Sponsors: Marianpolis and College Ste. Marie. Montrea‘ d) Canadian participation in 1 Women‘s Project “Sharing Our t Children". Primary Sponsor: Women's Intent Liaison Committee for lCY. c) Canadian Conference on lntcrh Development (early 1965) as :v [CY event. Primary Sponsors: National (on on Canada‘s Participation in Sun velopment Abroad -â€" Overseas l of Canada, How can organizations and individuali- more information about ICY‘.’ By contacting their local ICY Comnu applicable). the national office of their iration. or by writing directly to Intern Cooperation Year (Canada). 56 Sparlv Ottawa 4.