Annex 2 Page 16 No. Member State 26. The Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic Activities undertaken to mark the Year of Peace and Security (July-December 2010) Activities undertaken on the International Day of Peace, 21 September 2010 between refugees and the host communities. In commemorating the Year of Peace & Security in Africa, the following activities were implemented: - hoisting of the African Union flag alongside the flag of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic in main national institutions; - observation of a minute of silence; - visits by different social & civil organizations to the Centre of Martyr Shrief for War and Mine Victims; - development work by members of the armed forces & participation in various volunteer campaigns; - football match; - teaching of Make Peace Happen Lesson Plan at all national schools, conducting lectures and seminars on the theme of peace. A seminar on the Year of Peace & Security in Africa and the role of the Africa Union in conflict management and resolution was also held. The AU Office in Western Sahara supported the organization of a parade of troops. The message of the Chairperson of the AU Commission and that of the UNSG were read. A minute of silence was observed. A football match was also organized.