of the conclusions and recommendations of the Seventh United Nations Congress on the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders", which read as follows: "The Economic and Social Council, "Bearing in mind General Assembly resolution 40/34 of 29 November 1985 adopting the Declaration of Basic Principles of Justice for Victims of Crime and Abuse of Power, approved by the Seventh United Nations Congress on the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders, "Recalling that in this resolution Member States and other entities were called upon to take the necessary steps to give effect to the provisions of the Declaration so as to secure justice and assistance for victims of crime and abuse of power and curtail victimization, "Taking into account Economic and Social Council resolution 1989/57, of 24 May 1989, in which the Council recommended that a number of measures should be taken at the national and international levels to give effect to the provisions of the Declaration and ensure further progress in developing redress and services for victims, promoting a better understanding of their situation and appropriate assistance, in collaboration with the relevant agencies and organizations, "Bearing in mind the resolutions and recommendations of the preparatory meetings for the Eighth United Nations Congress on the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders, "Having considered the Guide for Practitioners on the Basic Principles of Justice for Victims of Crime'and Abuse of Power (E/AC.57/1990/CRP.1), "Recognizing the need for continuing efforts to give effect to the Declaration, and to adapt it to the full range of needs and the circumstances of different countries, "Recognizing, in particular, the need to look beyond national measures in some instances, especially where victims of transnational crimes and abuse of power are concerned, "1. Takes note of the report of the Secretary-General on the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a declaration and recommendations related to the treatment of victims of crime and abuse of power. The language used is formal and official, suggesting that it is a document from an international organization. The content is focused on providing assistance and redress to victims, which implies a humanitarian or social focus.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Education