209. At the 13th meeting, on 22 March, the representative of the German Democratic Republic, on behalf of the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, Bulgaria, 56/ Czechoslovakia and the German Democratic Republic, introduced a draft resolution (E/CN.6/1988/L.26) entitled "Participation of women in promoting international peace and co-operation". 210. At the 15th meeting, on 23 March, the Secretary of the Commission informed the Commission that during informal consultations it had been agreed to revise the draft resolution as follows: (a) In the penultimate preambular paragraph, the word "Convinced" was repla<~e by the word "Noting"; (b) At the end of the last preambular paragraph and of operative paragraph 1, the words "and the elimination of violence against women within the family and society" were added; (c) In operative paragraph 3, the words "and the Secretary-General" were deleted after the words .. Member States .. and the words "violence against women within the family and society" were added at the end of the paragraph; 56/ In accordance with rule 69 of the rules of procedure of the functional commissions of the Economic and Social Council. -94-( d) In operative paragraph 4, the words "make a presentation'~ were replaced by the word "report". 211. At the same meeting, the Deputy Director of the Branch for the Advancement of Women made a statement. 212. Also at the same meeting, the Commission approved the draft resolution, as orally revised, for adoption by the Economic and Social Council (see chap. I, sect. A, draft resolution XV). 213. After the adoption of the draft resolution, the representative of the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic made a statement. Rural women and development 214. At the 13th meeting, on 22 March, the representative of Mexico, on behalf of the States Members of the United Nations that are members of the Group of 77, 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a resolution related to women's participation in promoting international peace and cooperation, which may be related to employment and social issues. The context of the Commission for the Advancement of Women also suggests that the category may be related to human rights, gender equality, or social development.

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