have been the largest contribution of United Nations specialized agencies to the International Women's Year. 22/ The preparation of teaching materials and teaching aids has been a major feature of the programme of action for the Second Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination, 24/ and the World Public Information Campaign on Human Rights launched in connection with the Fortieth Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. 25/ Digitized by UN Library Geneva12. The preparation of educational materials may be especially appropriate in the context of indigenous rights. When approving the proposal for a United Nations seminar on relations between indigenous peoples and States, the Economic and Social Council encouraged States: to ensure that educational and informational activities, including national celebrations, give an accurate interpretation of history and do not perpetuate or justify theories of racial superiority or the subjugation of indigenous or other peoples. Ш ! Similarly, article 31 of ILO Convention No. 169 provides that; Educational measures shall be taken among all sections of the national commvinity, and particularly among those that are in most direct contact with the peoples concerned, with the object of eliminating prejudices that they may harbour in respect of these people. To this end, efforts shall be made to ensure that history textbooks and other educational materials provide a fair, accurate and informative portrayal of the societies and cultures of these peoples. B. Meetings and conferences 13. Past international years and decades have involved a great variety of meetings, such as regional preparatory seminars, 27/ planning meetings with representatives of national non-govemmental organizations, 2â/ technical meetings of governmental experts, 2Э.1 and conferences convened by specialized agencies. 30/ Seminars and conferences dominate the Programme of Action for the Second Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination. 31/ 14. A number of specialized meetings on indigenous peoples have recently been 
**Analysis**
The text primarily discusses the role of the United Nations in promoting education and combating racism and racial discrimination, particularly in the context of indigenous peoples. It highlights the importance of accurate and informative educational materials, and the need for seminars and conferences to promote understanding and eliminate prejudices. These themes suggest that the text is more closely related to education, culture, and humanitarian aid.

**Category**
Education, Culture, Humanitarian aid and relief