42/105 of 7 December 1987, as well as Economic and Social Council resolution 1987/18 of 26 May 1987, "Noting the decisions of the fourth meeting of States parties to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, "Noting resolution 32/1 adopted by the Commission on the Status of Women in response to the request contained in Economic and Social Council decision 1987/112, "Recalling the emphasis placed by the World Conference to Review and Appraise the Achievements of the United Nations Decade for Women: Equality, Development and Peace, on the ratification of or accession to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, "l. Welcomes the ratification of, or accession to, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women by an increasing number of Member States; "2. Urges all States that have not yet ratified or acceded to the Convention to do so as soon as possile, bearing in mind the importance of the strictest compliance by States parties with their obligations under the Convention; -80-"3. Urges States parties to make all possible efforts to submit their initial implementation reports in accordance with article 18 of the Convention and the guidelines of the Committee; "4. Takes note of the relevant articles of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women which provide the mandate for the Committee; "5. Welcomes the continuing efforts made by the Committee to rationalize its procedures and expedite consideration of periodic reports; "6. Welcomes the practice of the Committee to make suggestions and general recommendations based on the examination of reports and information received from States parties pursuant to article 21 (1) of the Convention; "7. Notes with considerable concern the problems encountered by the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a resolution or declaration from the United Nations, specifically addressing issues related to women's rights and equality. It mentions the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, which suggests a focus on social and human rights issues.

**Category**
Human rights, Education