the terms on which such assistance was granted were such that Peru simply did not have the necessary resources to finance the implementation of a wide range of extremely important government projects. In addition, there was the severe problem of terrorism, which took a particularly virulent form in Peru. The Peruvian Government acknowledged that social and economic factors had given rise to terrorism and that appropriate action must be taken to deal with its underlying causes. Drug trafficking was also having an increasing impact on Peru. Fortunately, the developed countries now recognized that drug trafficking existed because there were markets for drugs, and that the developed and the developing countries had a shared responsibility to combat drug trafficking. 3. The principle of the equality of men and women was laid down in the Peruvian Constitution, and under article 11 of the Constitution the Convention had the force of law. In the event of any conflict between Peruvian law and a provision of the Convention, the Convention prevailed. Any of Peru's legal provisions -some of which had been in existence for a very long time -that were in conflict with the Constitution, which was relatively new, were considered null and void. 4. Prostitution in Peru had deep-rooted social and economic causes and was linked to the high level of unemployment among women. Steps must therefore be taken to remove the underlying causes. Procuring and the white slave trade were, of course, punishable offences, and it was unlawful for female minors to engage in prostitution. 5. Only therapeutic abortions were permitted under Peruvian law, and considerable numbers of clandestine abortions were performed in the country. 6. On the issue of human rights violations and terrorism, he wished to stress that 15,000 Peruvians had so far fallen victim to terrorism, most of them peasants. The Peruvian Government acknowledged that government forces had 
**Analysis**
The text primarily discusses the social and economic challenges facing Peru, including terrorism, drug trafficking, prostitution, and human rights violations. It also touches on the government's efforts to address these issues and the country's constitution. Given the focus on social and economic issues, it is likely that the text is related to development and humanitarian efforts.

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