3.Tosustain theirdetermination thatthefirstpriority ofsociety mustbe theprotection, growth anddevelopment ofchildren, forwhosefutureeachcurrent generation ofhumankindisentrusted. * * * -49- Through thesecommitments totheworkahead, westrongly believe thatUNICEF's fortyyearsofservice forchildren canbecommemorated inthemostbefitting manner, andthatanessential contribution canbemadetowards fulfilling the Charter obligation oftheunitedNations "tosavesucceeding generations" by building ahealthy foundation fortheencouragement, nurturing andprotection ofa morepeaceful world. WECELEBRATE TODAYTOACHIEVE GREATER PROGRESS INOURWORKFORALLCHILDREN TOMORROW. 10thmeeting 25April1986 1986/17. Jointmeeting oftheUNICEFExecutive Board,the Non-Governmental Organizations Committee on UNICEF andtheNational Committees forUNICEF TheExecutive Board: 1.Welcomes theopportunity provided byitsjointmeeting with non-governmental organizations andUNICEFNational Committees toexchange viewson areasofcommonconcern withspecial focusontheoutcome ofthe1986NGOForumon actionforchildren -unfinished businessJ 2.Recognizes thatontheoccasion ofthefortieth anniversary ofUNICEFit wasparticularly appropriate fortheentire UNICEFfamily -theExecutive Board, secretariat, National Committees andnon-governmental organizations -toreflect together ontheworkstilltobedoneforthewell-being andwelfare ofchildren, andthatthereports andrecommendations presented atthejointmeeting have contributed totheBoard's consideration oftheissuesaddressed atitscurrent session onpolicyreviewofchildren inespecially difficult circumstances; 3.Encourages theNGOCommittee onUNICEF, inviewoftheusefulness of theseencounters, toorganize similar NGOforumsinthefutureat-thetimeofthe BoardsessionsJ andbelieves thatjointmeetings oftheExecutive Board,the non-governmental organizations andtheNational Committees forUNICEF maybetaken advantage ofduringExecutive Boardsessions asappropriate, particularly in connection withdiscussions onmajorpolicyissuesaffecting thewell-being of childrenJ 4.Requests theExecutive Director totransmit thereportofthe1986NGO ForumtotheGoverning Council oftheInternational LabourOrganisation. 10thmeeting 25Apr111986 1986/18. Special session oftheUnitedNations General Assembly onthecritical situation inAfrica TheExecutive Board, Notingwithsatisfaction thedecision oftheUnitedNations General Assembly toconvene aspecial session toconsider indepththecritical economic situation -50- inAfrica, focusing, inacomprehensive andintegrated manner, onthedevelopment problems andchallenges facingAfrican countries, Emphasizing thatthespecial session shouldreflect theconcern ofthe international commu~ity forthepeoples andcountries ofAfrica, Expressing itsappreciation totheinternational community andtheUnited Nations systemfortheirpositive response totheemergency situation inAfrica and recognizing theneedtocontinue toextendthatsupport tofulfilunmetemergency anddevelopment needsofAfrican countries'in awellco-ordinated andconcerted manner, Expressing itsconviction thattheefforts toovercome thecritical situation inAfricawillrequire innovative andaction-oriented policies andprogrammes aimed atdeveloping andbenefiting fromthevasthumanresources oftheAfrican continent, Stressing thatmeasures aimedatensuring abetterfutureforchildren and theirwelfare andwell-being areanintegral partofthedevelopment ofhuman resources, Requesting policy-makers tokeepalwaysinmindthepotential impactonthe food,nutrition andhealthofthemorevulnerable groupsinAfrican societies, notably low-income womenandchildren, ofstepsdeemednecessary toaddress national economic problems, 1.CallsupontheGeneral Assembly atitsspecial session tosupport policies andprogrammes aimedatdevelopment ofhumanresources inAfricataking intofullaccount theneedsofthechildren andmothers intheoverall development objectives andplans; 2.AlsocallsupontheGeneral Assembly atitsspecial session tosupport policies andprogrammes whichcould,interalia,enableAfrican Statestoachieve
**Analysis**
The text appears to be focused on the well-being and development of children, with a specific emphasis on the critical situation in Africa. The language used is formal and official, suggesting that it is a document from an international organization or institution. The text mentions various aspects of development, including economic, social, and humanitarian concerns. It also emphasizes the importance of international cooperation and support.

**Category**
Health, Humanitarian aid and relief, Education