denial to a large number of foreigners of the right to leave the country, in defiance of all humanitarian standards. If the Sub-Commission failed to make a forceful and determined response, its position as a defender of human rights would be dubious. He hoped that the Sub-Commission would make its position clear, possibly through the Chairman, that all foreigners should immediately be given the right to leave. It was intolerable that they should be used as hostages in a situation not of their making. 13. Mrs. BAUTISTA, said that she had received an invitation from an Iraqi human rights organization, followed up by the Iraqi representative in her own country. She had not accepted the invitation, primarily because of official duties, but also because she had not been clear as to whether the visit would E/CN.4/Sub.2/1990/SR.20 page 5 be regarded as an official or a private one. In her opinion, the Sub-Commission should discuss such invitations and establish guidelines for visits so that they could be used in its best interests and so that any findings could be officially taken into consideration by the Sub-Commission and other United Nations organs. She had been glad to learn that other members of the Sub-Commission had had the same reactions as herself. 14. Until recently, there had been hopes that changes in relationships between the super-Powers and the peaceful transformation of Governments brought about by people power, through peaceful means and willingness to discuss problems and find peaceful solutions, would at last lead to world peace, and that the basic rights of impoverished, ill-nourished and marginalized populations, especially children, would be satisfied. There had been hope that with an end to violence, nations would live in peace and the resources spent on arms and weapons of death and destruction could be 
**Analysis**
The text discusses a situation where foreigners are being denied the right to leave a country, which is a human rights issue. It also mentions the importance of international organizations like the Sub-Commission in defending human rights. Additionally, the text touches on the idea of governments being willing to discuss problems and find peaceful solutions, which could be related to international relations and diplomacy. However, the primary focus of the text is on human rights and humanitarian issues.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Human rights