Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples, and all other resolutions and decisions of the United Nations concerning the dissemination of information on de­ colonization, including in particular General Assembly resolution 31/144 of 17 December 1976, Reiterating the importance of publicity as an instru­ ment for furthering the aims and purposes of the Dec­ laration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples and mindful of the pressing need for taking all possible steps to acquaint world public opinion with all aspects of the problems of decoloniza­ tion with a view to assisting effectively the peoples of the colonial Territories to achieve self-determination, freedom and independence, Aware of the increasingly important role being played in the widespread dissemination of relevant information by a number of non-governmental organizations having a special interest in the field of decolonization, 1. Approves the chapter of the report of the Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the Imple­ mentation of the Declaration on the Granting of Inde­ pendence to Colonial Countries and Peoples relating to the question of publicity for the work of the United Nations in the field of decolonization; 2. Reaffirms the relevant provisions of the Maputo Declaration in Support of the Peoples of Zimbabwe and Namibia and the Programme of Action for the Liberation of Zimbabwe and Namibia, adopted by the International Conference in Support of the Peoples of Zimbabwe and Namibia, and the Lagos Declaration for Action against Apartheid, adopted by the World Con­ ference for Action against Apartheid; 3. Reaffirms the importance of effecting the widest possible dissemination of information on the evils and dangers of colonialism, on the determined efforts of the colonial peoples to achieve self-determination, free­ dom and independence and on the assistance being provided by the international community towards the elimination of the remaining vestiges of colonialism m 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be discussing the dissemination of information related to decolonization, self-determination, and independence. It seems to be emphasizing the importance of publicity and awareness in promoting the goals of the United Nations Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples. The text also references specific declarations and conferences related to decolonization and anti-apartheid efforts.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Culture