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Poster - 2000 Sam Lewis Peace Awards :
2000 Major theme: International Year for the Culture of Peace. Poster with entry information for the 2000 Sam Lewis Peace Awards. Throughout his life, Sam Lewis (President NSW Teachers Federation 1945-1952, 1964-1967) was actively concerned with raising the consciousness of teachers and young people about the importance of international understanding and the risks to humanity from the arms race. The Sam Lewis Peace Awards give recognition to the vital role schools may play in promoting education for international understanding, peace and disarmament. Its establishment by the NSW Teachers Federation is designed to encourage and reward constructive and innovative efforts in the field of peace education in accordance with Article 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Collection code: Artworks. Competition is open to students in public schools and TAFE colleges. Authorised by John Hennessy, General Secretary, NSW Teachers Federation, 23-33 Mary Street Surry Hills 2010. Print number: 00122