2. This Convention shall not apply to distinctions, exclusions, restrictions or preferences made by a State Party to this Convention between citizens and non-citizens. 3. Nothing in'this Convention may be interpreted as affect­ ing in any way the legal provisions of States Parties con­ cerning nationality, citizenship or naturalization, provided that such provisions do not discriminate against any particular nationality. 4. Special measures taken for the sole purpose of securing adequate advancement of certain racial or ethnic groups or individuals requiring such protection as may be necessary in order to ensure such groups or individuals equal enjoyment or exercise of human rights and fundamental freedoms shall not be deemed racial discrimination, provided, however, that such measures do not, as a consequence, lead to the maintenance of separate rights for different racial groups and that they shall not be continued after the objectives for which they were taken have been achieved. Article 2 1. States Parties condemn racial discrimination and under­ take to pursue by all appropriate means and without delay a policy of eliminating racial discrimination in all its forms and promoting understanding among all races, and, to this end: (a) Each State Party undertakes to engage in no act or practice of racial discrimination against persons, groups of persons or institutions and to ensure that all public authorities and public institutions, national and local, shall act in con­ formity with this obligation ; (b) Each State Party undertakes not to sponsor, defend cr support racial discrimination by any persons or organizations ; (c) Each State Party shall take effective measures to review governmental, national and local policies, and to amend, rescind or nullify any laws and regulations which have the effect of creating or perpetuating racial discrimination wherever it exists ; 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a treaty or convention that addresses the issue of racial discrimination and its elimination. It sets out the obligations of states to combat racial discrimination and promotes understanding among different racial groups. The language used is formal and legalistic, suggesting that it is a binding international agreement.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Education