Recalling that international co-operation in the field of human rights is one of the purposes of the Charter of the United Nations, -132-Noting with satisfaction the ratification by Paraguay of the American Convention on Human Rights and the readiness to ratify shortly the major international instruments on human rights, Bearing in mind the positive developments in the overall situation in Paraguay and the endeavours of the Government and the people to consolidate democracy and guarantee the full observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms. Also noting with satisfaction that the Government of Paraguay has repealed repressive Laws Nos. 209 and 294 and has allowed all exiles to return, thus complying with the request made by the Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities and the Commission on Human Rights in earlier resolutions, Noting with appreciation the full observance of freedom of the press and the acknowledged progress achieved in the effective enjoyment of political rights. Noting with interest the process of trade union reorganization initiated in Paraguay and the announcement by the Government of a comprehensive agrarian reform in Paraguay, Welcoming the request by the Government of Paraguay to receive as soon as possible technical assistance and advisory services in the field of human rights, which emphasizes the will of the Government to continue to intensify the process of reforms to secure the effective and full enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms, ' Recalling General Assembly resolutions 41/154 of 4 December 1986 and 43/90 of 8 December 1988, as well as its own resolutions 1985/26 of 11 March 1985 and 1989/72 of 8 March 1989, which emphasize the duty of the United Nations to render effective assistance to countries that, going through a particular period in their history, need international co-operation to consolidate their democratic institutions and adapt their internal legislation
**Analysis**
The text appears to be focused on the development of human rights and democracy in Paraguay, with a specific emphasis on the country's progress in ratifying international human rights instruments, repealing repressive laws, and implementing reforms to secure the effective enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms. While there are mentions of economic and social developments (such as trade union reorganization and agrarian reform), these are secondary to the primary focus on human rights and democracy.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Human rights