candidate by acclamation would be consistent with the principle of equitable geographical distribution. 18. The PRESIDENT drew attention in that con­ nection to document E/1986/47, paragraph 4. Ines Alberdi (Spain) was elected a member of the Board of Trustees of the International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women for a three-year term beginning on 1 July 1986 by acclamation.* 19. The PRESIDENT invited the Council to elect by secret ballot one member from the candidates proposed by the African States. (Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic) and Mr. Miyata (Japan) acted as tellers. A vote was taken by secret ballot. Number of ballot papers: Number of valid ballots: Number of members voting: Required majority: Number of votes obtained: 54 54 54 28 Ms. Siga Seye............................... 28 Ms. Tawhida 0. Hadra.................... 13 Ms. Feiza Kefi.. ..... ... ... . .. ... .... ... ... . 12 Ms. Djimrassengar Nadjilem............. 1 Having obtained the required majority, Ms. Seye (Senegal) was elected a member of the Board of Trustees of the International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women for a three­ year term beginning on 1 July 1986. * 20. The PRESIDENT invited the Council to elect, by secret ballot, one member from the. candidates proposed by the Latin American and Caribbean States. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Belyaev (Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic) and Mr. Miyata (Japan) acted as tellers. A vote was taken by secret ballot. Number of ballot papers: Number of valid ballots: Number of members voting: Required majority: Number of votes obtained: Ms. Torrijos de Arosemena .............. . Ms. Patterson .............................. . 54 54 54 28 28 26 Having obtained the required majority, Ms. Torrijos de Arosemena (Panama) was elected a member of the Board of Trustees of the International Research and 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be related to the election of members to the Board of Trustees of the International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women, which suggests that it may be related to women's issues, education, or human development. The fact that the elections are being held by the United Nations Council, which is a global organization, also points towards an international or global focus.

**Category**
Education, Humanitarian aid and relief