Annex 2 Page 1 TABLE ON ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN AS PART OF THE YEAR OF PEACE AND SECURITY IN AFRICA (JULY – DECEMBER 2010) No. Member State Activities undertaken to mark the Year of Peace and Security (July-December 2010) - A Special Stamp to commemorate the Year of Peace was issued on 18 August. - The “Flame of Peace” travelled throughout the Algerian territory thanks to the Algerian National Scout Union (SMA), which held people’s and youth rallies in all major cities; 1. Algeria 2. Benin As part of the celebrations of Benin’s 50th Independence Anniversary and within the framework of the Year of Peace, an International Symposium under the theme 50 Years of African Independence, was organized from 16 to 20 November. 3. Burkina Faso The Flame of Peace continued its national tour across the country, arriving at the city of Bobo Dioulasso on 11 December 2010, for Burkina Faso’s 50th Independence Anniversary. 4. Burundi UNICEF organized a drawing and poem competition among children, drama by demobilized children showing their lives in armed conflict, a soccer match, cultural events and song competition. Activities undertaken on the International Day of Peace, 21 September 2010 - President Abdelaziz Bouteflikha delivered a message to the Nation - Algerian schools celebrated Peace Day - UNHCR visited different schools attended by refugee children, and held discussions about peace, conflict, and conflict resolution. Elder refugees were invited to share experiences of conflict and war with the children. The international community and various civil society groups gathered at the Prince Louis Rwagasore Stadium, in Bujumbura, for a Peace Day function organized by ACCORD, the Government of Burundi, the United Nations, the African Union and Between 14 and 21 September, the AU Mission in Burundi the International Conference on the Great Lakes organized children drawing competitions, press conferences, Region (ICGLR). The event was addressed by the