in poorer countries had difficulty in participating directly and effectively. Indeed, the only access available to most groups in the developing countries was through the 1503 procedure which meant that most of the information received was locked away in the confidential files. To the extent that publicity was power in the business of human rights, that meant that the procedure providing the greatest access was the least effective. Such discrimination might be overcome by providing public reports in summary form of all 1503 communications received by the Centre and by allowing public discussion of individual communications. A further suggestion would be that all people and grassroots organizations in all countries should be given equal and effective access to the United Nations human rights programme through decentralization of the activities of the Commission and the Sub-Commission. Such decentralization could include, for example, holding some of the sessions of the Sub-Commission's working groups away from Geneva in order to reach regions and organizations not adequately represented in Geneva or by convening special sessions of the Sub-Commission at the regional level. 70. In conclusion, he drew the attention of the Sub-Commission to document E/CN.4/Sub.2/1990/NG0/3 which contained some ideas for the proposed World Conference on Human Rights. Such a conference would be useful as a way of evaluating the existing human rights machinery and developi.ng new approaches. It should not concentrate on standards but on making existing standards more effective. E/CN.4/Sub.2/1990/SR.l4 page 14 71. Mr. YIMER asked the Chairman to ensure that representatives of non-governmental organizations and the observers of States be given the floor only after it had been ascertained that they were duly accredited. 72. Mr. MENDOZA (Observer for El Salvador) said that the violent military offensive launched by the Frente Farabundo Marti (FMLN) on 11 November 1989 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be discussing the access and participation of individuals and organizations in the United Nations human rights program, particularly in developing countries. It highlights the limitations of the current system and proposes solutions to overcome these limitations. The text also touches on the importance of transparency and public discussion in the human rights process.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Education