further study of the divergent views on the question. 4. With reference to general comment 14 (23) on article 6 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, adopted by the Human Rights Committee at its twenty-third session (A/39/644), there was no doubt that the right to life was the supreme right, from which no derogation was permitted, and that, consequently, it was the supreme duty of States to prevent war in order to protect that right, especially in view of the development and proliferation of increasingly awesome weapons of mass destruction. However, her delegation regretted that the general comment touched upon some issues which were not within that Committee's competence. 5. Ms. ROTNES (Norway), speaking on agenda item 97 on behalf of the Nordic countries, said that those countries had participated actively in the drafting of a convention on the rights of the child and hoped that the working group would be able to conclude its work as soon as possible. Children were a very vulnerable group and should have special protection against maltreatment and abuse, especially in case of war or in crisis situations. It was equally important to avoid the separation of children from their families, and it should also be remembered that .children were particularly susceptible to inadequate nutrition. The proposed convention should cover all those questions, and States themselves should ensure that children were protected in their national legislation. The Nordic countries hoped that it would be possible to speed up the drafting of the convention and that there would be broader international participation in the drafting by countries from different geographical regions in order to ensure the effectiveness of the instrument. The Secretariat should do more analytical work and improve the preparation of documentation well in advance of the sessions of the working group. 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the importance of protecting human rights, specifically the right to life, and the need for a convention on the rights of the child. The language used is diplomatic and formal, suggesting a discussion at an international level. The topics mentioned, such as the prevention of war and the protection of children, are related to humanitarian issues and international law.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Education