of all personnel dealing with juvenile cases, and rule 26, which stresses the role of education and vocational training for all juveniles in custody. Bearing in mind the long-standing concern of the United Nations about the humanization of criminal justice and the protection of human rights, and the importance of education in the development of the individual and the community. Bearing in mind also that human dignity is an inherent, inviolable quality of every human being and a pre-condition for education aiming at the develojmient of the whole person. Bearing in mind further that 1990, the year in which the Eighth United Nations Congress on the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders is to be held, is also International Literacy Year, £/ the objectives of which are directly relevant to the individual needs of prisoners. For the discussion, see chap. III. 5/ General Assembly resolution 217 A (III). fi/ General Assembly resolution 2200 A (XXI), annex. 1/ See ндаав Rights; h .Cainp.Uati.aia .of-lBteyna.ti-QaaA .lBstr.»nieats (United Nations publication. Sales No. E.88.XIV.1), sect. G. f i . / General Assembly resolution 40/33, annex. Noting with appreciation the significant efforts made by the United Nations, in preparing for the Eighth Congress, to give more recognition to prison education, 10/ 1. Recommends that Member States, appropriate institutions, educational counselling services and other organizations should promote prison education, (a) Providing penal institutions with educators and accompanying services and raising the educational level of prison personnel; (b) Developing professional selection procedures and staff training and supplying the necessary resources and equipment; (c) Encouraging the provision and expansion of educational programmes for offenders in and outside prisons; (d) Developing education suitable to the needs and abilities of prisoners and in conformity with the demands of society; 2. Also recommends that Member States should:
**Analysis**
The text appears to be focused on the importance of education, particularly in the context of prison systems and the rehabilitation of offenders. The language used emphasizes the role of education in promoting human dignity, development, and community protection, which suggests that education is a key factor in addressing social and humanitarian issues.

**Category**
Education