campaign, which was receiving support from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), educational material had been printed in 15 different languages. Ethiopia's official language was Amharic, which at the same time was the only common language for the vast majority of Ethiopians. However, an Ethiopian could express himself before the courts in his mother tongue and have recourse to an interpreter. As to the participation of minorities in political life, the representative of Ethiopia noted that the 1974 revolution had overthrown the feudal system which had kept 86 per cent of the population - in other words, the entire peasantry - in a state of ignorance and dependence. Since that time, those populations had elected their representatives both locally and nationally. 165. Referring to the questions raised in connection with article 7 of the Convention, the representative of the State party said that, while Ethiopia did not have an educational programme dealing solely with human rights and action to combat discrimination, the Ethiopian media gave broad coverage to activities along the lines desired by the Convention. Netherlands 166. The Committee considered the eighth and ninth periodic reports of the Netherlands (CERD/C/158/Add.9 and CERD/C/184/Add.4) at its 872na and 873rd meetings, held on 13 August 1990 (CERD/C/SR.872 and SR.873). 167. In his introductory statement, the representative of the State party said that the Government of the Netherlands was endeavouring to strengthen existing legislation to punish any discriminatory behaviour towards ethnic minorities and to guarantee equal opportunities on the employment market. In its policy of combating racial discrimination, the Government was receiving effective support from non-governmental organisations, two of which had submitted comments to members of the Committee (Netherlands branch of the International Commission of Jurists and Landelijk Bureau Racismebestrijding). The Government was giving priority to a 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the education system in Ethiopia and the Netherlands, including the use of multiple languages, the participation of minorities in political life, and the government's efforts to combat racial discrimination. It also mentions the support from non-governmental organizations and the receipt of comments from them. This suggests that the text is focused on the education and social aspects of these countries, with a focus on human rights and equality.

**Category**
Education, Humanitarian aid and relief