nating racial discrimination throughout the world, in all its forms and manifestations, and of securing under­ standing of and respect for the dignity of the human 18 person ; 2. Solemnly affirms the necessity of adopting na­ tional and international measures to that end, including teaching, education and information, in order to secure the universal and effective recognition and observance of the principles set forth below; 3. Proclaims this Declaration: Article 1 Discrimination between human beings on the ground of race, colour or ethnic origin is an offence to human dignity and shall be condemned as a denial of the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, as a violation of the human rights and fundamental freedoms proclaimed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, as an obstacle to friendly and peaceful relations among nations and as a fact capable of disturbing peace and security among peoples. Article 2 1. No State, institution, group or individual shall make any discrimination whatsoever in matters of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the treat­ ment of persons, groups of persons or institutions on the ground of race, colour or ethnic origin. 2. No State shall encourage, advocate or lend its support, through police action or otherwise, to any discrimination based on race, colour or ethnic origin by any group, institution or individual. 3. Special concrete measures shall be taken in ap­ propriate circumstances in order to secure adequate development or protection of individuals belonging to certain racial groups with the object of ensuring the full enjoyment by such individuals of human rights and fundamental freedoms. These measures shall in no cir­ cumstances have as a consequence the maintenance of unequal or separate rights for different racial groups. Article 3 1. Particular efforts shall be made to prevent dis­
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a declaration or a treaty aimed at combating racial discrimination and promoting human rights and fundamental freedoms. It emphasizes the importance of treating individuals equally and without discrimination based on race, color, or ethnic origin. The text also mentions the need for measures to be taken to ensure the full enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms by individuals belonging to certain racial groups.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Education