economic development must be founded on respect for human rights. Even in a world of reduced international tension, the failure to ensure human rights could once more ignite discord and conflict. The established international machinery for the protection of human rights must be maintained and reinforced, and international efforts in the field of public awareness and information must touch every corner of the globe to create a universal culture of human rights. Countries must receive technical assistance in strengthening their national laws and institutions, and the United Nations must expand its capacity to identify human rights violations at an early stage and act effectively to end them. The striking restoration of democratic political institutions in a number of I • . • E/1990/SR.S English Page 9 (Mr. Martenson) countries had underscored the interdependence of peace, human rights and economic and social development. The recent events hnd clearly informed the deliberations at the forty-sixth session of the Commission on Human Rights, where constructive dialogue had produced consensus on difficult issues, as reflected in its report to the Council. The Commission had heard 883 statements from Member States, observers and non-governmental prganizations in the course of 54 meetings, and its work had been held within the projected time-limits in an unprecedented manner. The work of the pre-sessional and in-session working groups of the Commission must be underscored. After 1~ years of tireless efforts, the Working Group entrusted with I the drafting of a,g~c~aration on the rights of minorities had submitted a draft for consideration at the forty-sixth session. The draft resolutions and decisions recommended by the Commission for adoption I related to the situation of human rights in southern Africa, the implementation of the Programme of Action for the Second Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination, the implementation of the International Convention on the 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the importance of human rights in the context of economic development, international relations, and humanitarian efforts. It emphasizes the need for international cooperation and the strengthening of national laws and institutions to protect human rights. The text also highlights the work of the Commission on Human Rights and its efforts to promote human rights globally. Given the focus on human rights and international cooperation, it is likely that the text falls under the categories related to human rights and international relations.

**Category**
Human rights, International relations