which could affect not only individual victims but entire societies, seizure oP the offenders' assets was essential. However, the funds seized, deriving from the proceeds of illicit drug trafficking, should be shared between the countries concerned. In addition, restitution was hampered by banking secrecy laws, which had to be amended. 22. It was also necessary to consider ways of handling heads of State who perpetrated crimes against their own people. There was further need to work out ways of compensating the victims of State terrorism. 23. It was urged that mediation and conciliation procedures, utilized in some countries, should be more widely promoted, and that the United Nations should collate, develop and disseminate them, preparing a catalogue and guidelines on the subject and promoting relevant training. Conflict-resolution techniques could fruitfully be employed not only between individual victims and offenders, but also for the reduction of social tensions likely to escalate into violence and to claim numerous victims. 24. Several members of the Committee accepted that more should be done to curtail and prevent serious victimization, and that urgent steps had to be taken in cases of large-scale abuses to reduce the human toll. Governments, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations could well pool their efforts towards that end. It was felt that the proposals made in the Secretary-General's report (E/AC.57/1990/3), particularly in its concluding section, which outlined the possible modalities of action, provided a viable basis on which to proceed, including the elements of a resolution for adoption by the Eighth Congress. By looking at issues from the standpoint of victims, rather than assigning blame, much controversy could be avoided and productive approaches facilitated. It was time for the international community to tangibly demonstrate its solidarity with those who might have no other means of support, and the Eighth Congress should take 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the importance of addressing the consequences of illicit activities, such as drug trafficking, and the need for international cooperation to prevent and resolve conflicts. It highlights the need for mediation and conciliation procedures, conflict-resolution techniques, and compensation for victims. The text also mentions the importance of amending banking secrecy laws and working out ways to handle heads of state who have committed crimes. These themes suggest that the category is related to international relations, law, and human rights.

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