A/HRC/29/45 66. Several delegations proposed adding specific language that referred to such notions as friendship and cooperation, the security of citizens, social justice and democracy, and moderation and tolerance. An alternative text for article 1 was also proposed, reflecting the fact that peace resulted from a systematic process, and drawing on language from the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action. 67. Extensive discussions were held on new proposals to include elements relating to the creation and promotion of peace zones as a means to ensure the enjoyment of the right to peace; the development of peace education programmes; and the removal of obstacles to peace, such as unilateral coercive measures. A number of delegations felt that the concept of peace zones was insufficiently defined to be included in a United Nations declaration, and they also objected to the reference to the right to peace in the proposed article. Reference to peace education programmes received support from several delegations, while others considered the wording to be too prescriptive. Suggestions were made to either move the reference to the preamble or to list it as an example of possible actions by States in implementing the declaration in article 3. The suggestion to add comprehensive history education based on truth was also considered. 68. Participating non-governmental organizations, which were given an opportunity to make statements during the first reading of the revised text, pointed out the relevance of the afore-mentioned proposals, and one organization stated that States should be encouraged to report on how they contributed to the process towards establishing peace. D. Article 3 69. Before opening the discussion on article 3, the Chairperson-Rapporteur explained that the article referred to the actors responsible for implementing the declaration and for providing assistance. 70. Some felt that the article should principally be directed to the United Nations and its specialized agencies, which should be encouraged to work together to achieve the goals of the declaration, and not include a list of other actors. Some delegations also expressed a preference for having a short and concise text, and provided concrete language to streamline the wording. Others supported the explicit inclusion of civil society. It was also suggested that States be included among the actors. 71. Participating non-governmental organizations, which were given an opportunity to comment during the first reading of the revised text, stressed the importance of including all actors in the promotion of peace. E. Article 4 72. A number of delegations expressed concern at the list of instruments mentioned in article 4 of the revised text as a reference to guarantee a human rights approach to the declaration. Some felt that it brought legally binding texts and soft law to the same level, while others pointed out that the ratification status of the various instruments under the legal system of each State should not interfere with the interpretation of the text of the declaration. Some delegations proposed the deletion of the reference to regional instruments, while others preferred to maintain it. New language was suggested as a way to reduce the complexity of the article and to clarify its legal implication for States. Some delegations provided amendments to streamline the wording of the article. 13