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52/17 International Year of Volunteers, 2001

Date: 20 November 1997Meeting: 50
Adopted without a vote Draft: A/52/L.22 and Add.1

The General Assembly,

Welcoming the recommendation of the Economic and Social Council contained in resolution 1997/44 of 22 July 1997,

Decides to take the action called for in that resolution, inter alia, proclaiming 2001 the International Year of Volunteers.