concepts, including neo-Nazi and neo-Fascist groups, which had recently intensified their activities. The Ukrainian SSR would continue to take part in activities under the Programme of Action for the Second Decade2 in order to achieve the elimination of racism and racial discrimination. 45. Mr. CHIKET A (Zimbabwe) said that, when the Programme of Action for the Second Decade had been adopted, consensus had been restored after an acrimonious debate in which there had been threats of a walk-out if a reference to zionism was included in the final document. The resistance of some delegations to the imposition of comprehensive and mandatory sanctions against South Africa had be­ come apparent, as had the determination of other delegations to succeed, since failure would have meant the triumph of a vile and condemnable doctrine of racial superiority. Regrettably, the spirit of camaraderie, hope and enthusiasm, and the impe­ tus gained on that occasion, were rapidly being dissipated. 4 7. There were those who believed that the consen­ sus was only in the interest of the victims of racism, who should, therefore, do their utmost to maintain it. That, however, was an error: both those who prac­ tised racial discrimination and its victims were destined to perish or survive together. In the past, victims had been determined to rid themselves of the humiliation to which they had been subjected. Zim­ babwe had known the spectre of racial discrimination and an armed struggle had been undertaken in order to put an end to the unjust institutionalized repres­ sion of a system which had sought to perpetuate its rule by all possible means. The same thing was now occurring in South Africa, in spite of the highly praised "constitutional reform" measures, while the world hardly expressed any opinion and remained silent because the victims were black. Only the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international relations, politics, and social issues, specifically racism and racial discrimination. The context is a United Nations meeting, and the speakers are discussing the Programme of Action for the Second Decade and the situation in South Africa. The text also touches on themes of human rights, justice, and the struggle against oppression.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, International relations