OF HUMAN RIGHTS A. Requests contained in the resolution or decision 70. By operative paragraph 1 of draft resolution III, recommended to the Economic and Social Council for adoption under Commission on Human Rights resolution 1990/35, the Council would authorize the Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities to entrust Mr. Theo van Boven with the task of undertaking a study concerning the right -36-to restitution, compensation and rehabilitation for victims of gross violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms, taking into account, inter alia, relevant existing international human rights norms on compensation and judgements by courts, decisions and views of international human rights organs and bodies, with a view to exploring the possibility of developing basic principles and guidelines in this respect. B. Relationship of requests to programme of work 71. The activities referred to above fall under chapter 6, section II, "Programme: Centre for Human Rights", subprogramme 4, "Standard setting, research and studies", the objectives of and the strategy for which are described in paragraphs 6.38 and 6.40 of the medium-term plan for the period 1984-1989 (A/37/6), as extended through to 1991 (A/43/6 and Corr.l). 72. The activity is included in the programme budget for the biennum 1990-1991 under the following programme element of Section 23 (Human rights)J Programme element 4.2 - Research and studies Intermediate output; Assistance to special rapporteurs or experts for the preparation of 15 reports, studies and working papers mandated by policy-making organs. C. Activities by which the requests would be implemented 73. It is envisaged that the Special Rapporteur will travel to Geneva for a period of five working days in May/June 1990 for consultations at the Centre for Human Rights. D. Modifications required in the programme of work 74. No modification is required in the programme of work.
**Analysis**
This text appears to be related to the protection and promotion of human rights, as it refers to the Commission on Human Rights, the Centre for Human Rights, and the Special Rapporteur. The text discusses a study on restitution, compensation, and rehabilitation for victims of gross violations of human rights, which suggests a focus on human rights protection and advocacy.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Human rights