African people and was convinced that, with the support of all the countries and peoples which upheld peace and justice, they would be victorious in their struggle for equality and freedom. 32. Mr. KAWASHIMA (Japan) said that equality and freedom were fundamental principles of the United Nations. Nevertheless, prejudice and discrim­ ination, particularly racial discrimination, one of the most abhorrent manifestations of which was the apartheid policy in South Africa, still persisted in many countries. 33. Japan had made clear repeatedly its opposition to all forms of racism and racial discrimination and believed that the international community must intensify its efforts to induce the Government of South Africa to abandon the apartheid system. That should be done by exerting maximum pressure on the Government through peaceful means, including the encouragement of progressive movements within South Africa. 34. His Government had participated in interna­ tional efforts to convince South Africa that the apartheid policy was unacceptable and it steadfastly respected the various resolutions adopted on apart­ heid. In fact, the measures taken by Japan to comply with those resolutions were among the strictest taken by industrialized democracies. 35. The Programme of Action for the Second Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimina­ tion2 could play an essential role in eliminating apartheid, through its long-range educational pro­ grammes and public information campaigns aimed at achieving international understanding of and respect for fundamental freedoms and human rights. His Government had decided to make a financial contri­ bution to the Trust Fund for the Decade, in order to assist in the implementation of useful and effective programmes. 36. Mrs. NDUKU BOOTO (Zaire) said that it was deplorable to observe that there were still peoples without freedom and nations without sovereignty, because of the colour of their inhabitants' skin. South 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement made by representatives of Japan and Zaire at the United Nations, discussing the issue of apartheid in South Africa and the need for international action to combat racism and racial discrimination. The language used is formal and diplomatic, with a focus on the principles of equality, freedom, and human rights. The speakers are calling for international pressure to be applied to the South African government to abandon its apartheid policy, and are highlighting the importance of education and public information campaigns in promoting understanding and respect for fundamental freedoms and human rights.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Education