by the Advisory Committee for the International Youth Year contained in the report on its third session (A/39/262) and the progress achieved in the implementation of the Specific Programme of Measures and Activities. His delegation also supported the efforts of the Centre for Social Development and Humanitarian Affairs, the specialized agencies of the United Nations, the Regional Commissions and the non-governmental organizations working for the promotion of international co-operation in the field of youth. 60. Youth, which constituted the·majority of the Congolese population, participated actively in the political, social and economic development of the country and was struggling for the realization of the ideals of peace in the Central African subregion and throughout the world. The democratization of education in the Congo, reflected in a school attendance rate of 100 per cent, was aimed essentially at inculcating in the young the ideals of peace, freedom and the achievement of the objectives of progress and development. It was for that reason that the Congo welcomed the decision to proclaim the International Youth Year. In preparation for the observance of that event, a National Committee for the International Youth Year had been established with the objective of co-ordinating all programmes of action on behalf of Congolese youth. ; ... A/C.3/39/SR.l9 English Page 15 (Mr. Itoua, Congo) 61. His delegation could not conclude its remarks without mentioning the lot of the many young people living in territories under colonial, racist and Zionist domination. He was thinking particularly of young people in Namibia, South Africa and Palestine and others who were still passive and innocent sufferers in a world of injustice and oppression that they had not made. His delegation hoped to see concrete action undertaken by the international community with a view to improving their living conditions. 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the role of youth in the development of a country, the importance of education, and the need for international cooperation to address issues of injustice and oppression. It also mentions the establishment of a National Committee for the International Youth Year, which suggests a focus on youth development and empowerment. Given these themes, it is likely that the text falls under the categories related to human development and international cooperation.

**Category**
Education, Humanitarian aid and relief