such bodies as the Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities and CERD. The latter constituted a focal point for all efforts to combat racial discrimination, since it assessed the activities carried out by States in the context of the periodic country reports submitted to it for consideration. It was extremely important that the Council should take action to promote universal acceptance of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination.1 26. As the United Nations confronted its financial crisis, it was to be hoped that the Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities and, particularly, the Working Group on Indigenous Populations would continue to function. In addition, States parties to the International Con­ vention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination should make every effort to ensure that their financial contributions were received by the Secretariat by 15 June 1986 so that CERD would be able to hold its July 1986 session as scheduled. 27. Mr. ZAHID (Morocco) said that the adoption by the General Assembly of resolution 40/22 without a vote bore witness to the international community's determination to eliminate racism and racial dis­ crimination. The elimination of those scourges was difficult and required individual and collective ac­ tion at all levels. 7th meeting-1 May 1986 31 28. However, the lack of available financial re-for the Programme of Action for the Second Decade sources seriously threatened the implementation of to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination.2 He activities to combat racism and racial discrimination drew attention in that connection to the preamble by States as well as by international organizations. It and articles 2 and 80 of the Peruvian Constitution, was to be hoped that the financial constraints which which expressly provided for racial equality. His 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international efforts to combat racial discrimination and promote equality. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that it is a report or statement from a UN agency or organization. The text mentions specific UN bodies and conventions, such as the Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities, CERD, and the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. The text also mentions financial constraints and the need for States to contribute to the UN's efforts. This suggests that the text is related to international cooperation and development.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, International relations