On April 1st, 2003 a "Memorandum" between UNESCO and the Hostelling  International was firmed, transforming the Youth Hostels "CENTERS OF PEACE AND CULTURE".

This "Memorandum" represents the  recognition of how much the Hostelling  International has contributed to the formation  of the human being, as an organization with past,  present and future and with a commited organization  with values, rules and premisses.



On September 21st the Day of Peace in the Hostelling Internation is celebrated in the entire world.