Women play an active part in the work of social organizations; of the Committee of Soviet Women, the Soviet Committee for the Protection of Peace, the Union of Soviet Friendship societies, etc. Women of the USSR are actively engaged in socio-political work in the sphere of strengthening friendship and cooperation with communities abroad. For instance, the Committee of Soviet Women maintains international links with 250 women's organizations in over 120 countries, participates in international, regional and national congresses, conventions and conferences dealing with the problems of peace, the equality of women, the struggle against apartheid and other forms of racial discrimination. The Committee actively defends the rights of women and children and supports the causes of democracy, social progress and the preservation of peace on earth, and gives moral support and material aid to women and children in countries struggling for freedom and national independence. While participating actively in party, trade union, cooperative, youth and other community organizations, and in solving problems related to various aspects of the socio-political life of the country, Soviet women are also able, through those organizations, to participate in the work of the corresponding international bodies and to represent the interests of their country at various international assemblies. Securing equal rights in the sphere of education One of the main constitutional guarantees of equality is the availability to women of equal rights with men in education, based on the following principles : - the equal right of both sexes to education by all citizens of the USSR; - compulsory secondary education for all young people; - the public and governmental nature of all educational institutions; - freedom of choice in the language of instruction; instruction in the mother tongue or in the tongue of another Soviet people; - free education of every kind, provision of full state maintenance for some 
**Analysis**
The text primarily focuses on the social and political aspects of women's participation in Soviet society, highlighting their involvement in international organizations, education, and socio-political work. The emphasis on equality, rights, and representation suggests that the text is more concerned with social and cultural issues rather than economic or environmental ones.

**Category**
Education, Humanitarian aid and relief