Affirming that representatives of the United Nations human rights bodies engaged in studying human rights situations or certain aspects of human rights violations must take an even-handed approach in the gathering of information with a view to arriving at a balanced implementation of their mandates. Convinced that, to this end, unhampered access to private individuals or groups is vitally important, and that anybody wishing to impart pertinent information to the United Nations should not feel inhibited from doing so by fear of intimidation or reprisal, Recalling that private individuals and groups should, likewise, feel free to avail themselves, without fear of intimidation or reprisal, of the various procedures established by the Commission on Human Rights, the Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities or by various human rights instruments, for drawing attention to alleged violations of human rights, Concerned about cases reported to United Nations organs of private individuals and groups who, before or after co-operating with representatives of United Nations human rights bodies or treaty bodies, have been subjected to harassment, ill-treatment and detention or imprisonment or other forms of hardship. Also concerned about reports that relatives or those dear to such individuals have themselves been subjected to similar treatment. Further concerned about reports that relatives of disappeared persons, when seeking to clarify the fate or whereabouts of the victims through the appropriate channels, have frequently been subjected to reprisals as have the organizations to which they belong. Affirming that the United Nations should take steps to prevent harm to those who turn to the Organization for help on human rights concerns, Recalling its resolution 1988/34 of 8 March 1988, in which it urged Governments to take steps to protect the families of disappeared persons against any intimidation or ill-treatment to which they might be subject,
**Analysis**
The text appears to be focused on the protection of individuals and groups who report human rights violations to the United Nations, and the need for the UN to take steps to prevent harm to those who seek help. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting a high-level document or resolution. The content is concerned with the safety and well-being of individuals and groups, rather than with specific economic, environmental, or scientific issues.

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