Ordinance on Promotion of International Peace in Yokohama

　In Yokohama, we have made various efforts to promote international peace without forgetting that many precious lives were sacrificed by the Great Yokohama Air Raid on May 29, 1945. One of these is the partnership between sister cities overseas, which has been promoted based on the idea that deepening international goodwill and mutual understanding between cities and cities will lead to world peace. In recognition of these efforts, he was awarded the title of Peace Messenger by the United Nations.
　On the other hand, despite various efforts for international peace, many precious lives have been lost due to regional conflicts. In addition, the threat of armed forces and international terrorism have become serious problems for the lives and property of citizens. In particular, nuclear weapons, which pose a serious threat to world peace and stability, are strongly demanded by the international community.
With the progress of internationalization and globalization, interdependence on a global scale has deepened, and citizens' lives and trends in the international community have become a major relationship, and peace and stability in the international community has become an important issue in local communities. Furthermore, in order to solve various issues related to human survival and human dignity, such as hunger, poverty, and environmental destruction that occur on a global scale, and to realize a society where no one is left behind, there is more demand than ever to contribute not only to diplomatic activities by the state but also to international peace, such as international exchange and international cooperation by local communities and citizens.
　Here, this ordinance is enacted in order to contribute to the peace and security of citizens and international peace by promoting initiatives that contribute to international peace such as international exchange, international cooperation, and multicultural coexistence.

(Objective)
Article 1 This ordinance clarifies the roles of Yokohama City (hereinafter referred to as “city”) and citizens regarding the promotion of international peace, and promotes international peace by establishing basic matters of city policies. The purpose is to comprehensively implement measures to contribute to citizens' peaceful and secure lives and international peace.
(Role of the City)
Article 2 The city shall formulate and implement measures for the promotion of international peace.
2. The city shall provide necessary enlightenment and education to deepen citizens' understanding of international peace.
(The Role of Citizens)
Article 3 Citizens shall endeavor to understand efforts that contribute to international peace.
(Promotion of International Exchange)
Article 4 The city shall endeavor to promote friendship and friendship with overseas sister cities, etc., exchanges for the purpose of mutual development, and exchanges with overseas cities, etc.
(Promotion of International Cooperation)
Article 5 The city shall endeavor to promote international cooperation to solve urban issues. .
(Promotion of multicultural coexistence)
Article 6 The city shall endeavor to form a community where people with diverse cultural backgrounds respect each other's culture and customs and live together.
(Financial Measures)
Article 7 The city shall take necessary financial measures to implement measures for the promotion of international peace.
(Delegation)
Article 8 Necessary matters concerning the enforcement of these ordinances shall be determined by the mayor.
Supplementary Provisions
This Ordinance shall come into effect on the day of promulgation.

June 15, 2018