r57- The office has a]ao represented the secr etary-ceneral in neetlngs anar Synposi.aof governtoent officiala, scholars and citizens, in general, to expra.in the salrentfeatures of the convention and to focue on its contribution to the rule of rau andto international peace and good oriter. It also supported lhe actieltles of.non-governnental organizacions in the discussion of important issuea relatlng tothe convention auch as the pacen in Maribua convocation on Maritine !a' herar inItoscow in 1984. I58. Educational activlties have also be€n continued by the provision of assistanceto educatlonal institutiona and scholars and by particrpating and addressingsenlnars and neetlngs pertalning to the Lai, of tbe sea, XII. FELIJOWSEIP PROGRAITIME 159. Under the felloeshlp progr:ulne of this Office, the Hanilton ShlrleyAneraslnghe FeUotrship on the Lat{ of the Sea was launched in 1980. g -fte Eargeted figure for voluntary contributions had been reacbed in Ig84 and the tbconei.s adequate for the anard of the l9g5 ferrosship. The fund ha6 increased by acontributlon fron the covernnent of ,tapan E!/ to a total of gUS 153,552. Theincome from the fund has also increased and-ag at 30 June r9g5 stands at EUS 18,394. Thus, it may be posslble to award teo fellowsblps for 1995. 160. The rules and guidlerines have been established and are not' being clrcuratedand publicized together nith the applicatlon forns for the awaral of thefellouship(s). This is belng done, ilqler alia, through the united Nationslnformation centres' the offices oe rr??EfrEn! representatives for the unit.edNationa Develop,nent progranne, universities and other inEtitutions.
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the activities and programs of an office related to international law and maritime issues. The mention of the United Nations, government officials, scholars, and citizens suggests a focus on international cooperation and diplomacy. The text also mentions educational activities, fellowships, and financial support, which implies a focus on capacity building and knowledge sharing.

**Category**
Education, International trade