H.C.R. 234 Summary

• Adopts the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's Declaration on a Culture of Peace as state policy.

• Recognizes Hawaii's unique position as a cultural crossroads and historical potential UN meeting location, aligning the state with UN goals of transitioning from a culture of war to a culture of peace.

• Calls for promotion of peace based on UN Charter principles, human rights, democracy, tolerance, education for peace, women's participation, and free information flow.

• Urges schools, citizen associations, and state agencies to implement strategies and actions to achieve the aims of the Declaration on a Culture of Peace.

• Requires certified copies be sent to the UN Secretary-General, US State Department, US Education Department, Hawaii's Governor, Education Superintendent, Board of Education Chair, and congressional delegation.