the necessary attention, in its work, to the question of extreme poverty and exclusion from society; -48-5. Requests the Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities when giving attention, in accordance with its resolution 1989/20, to problems, policies and progressive measures relating to more effective realization of economic, social and cultural rights, to examine the question of extreme poverty and exclusion from society in greater depth and to carry out a specific study of this question. 38th meeting 23 February 1990 [Adopted without a vote. See chap. VII.] 1990/16. Question of trade union rights The Commission on Human Rights, Recalling that in the preambles to the International Covenants on Human Rights it is recognized that, in accordance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the ideal of free human beings enjoying freedom from fear and want can only be achieved if conditions are created whereby everyone may enjoy his economic, social and cultural rights, as well as his civil and political rights. Reaffirming that all human rights and fundamental freedoms are indivisible and interrelated and that the promotion and protection of one category of rights should never exempt or excuse States from protection and promotion of the other rights. Recognizing the most important role played by trade unions in efforts to achieve social justice. Recalling that the right of everyone to form and to join trade unions is embodied in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, Further recalling the most important role played by the International Labour Organisation in the protection and promotion of trade union rights. Deeply concerned by the fact that in many countries persons who exercise their trade union rights in striving for a more just society and human dignity
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a resolution or recommendation from a human rights organization, focusing on the promotion and protection of economic, social, and cultural rights, particularly the right to form and join trade unions. It also touches on the issue of extreme poverty and exclusion from society. These themes suggest that the text is related to issues of employment, human rights, and social justice.

**Category**
Employment, Humanitarian aid and relief