considerinq that respect for the independence of the experts is essential to secure full observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms, Recallinq article 8, paragraph 1, of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, Alarmed by the tendency of the representatives of States, organixations and groups to put pressure upon experts, especially those serving as country rapporteurs, Stronqlv recommends that they respect unreservedly the status of its members as independent experts of acknowledged impartiality Serving in their Personal capacity. 884th meeting 21 August 1990 Notes 1-1 See gfficial Records of the International COnVentiOn On the Elimination ofAll nth Mee in of States artieg, decisions (CERD/SP/39). 21 Official Records of the General Assembly, Twenty-seventh Session, SUDDlement No. 18 (A/8718), chap. IX, Sect R* -79- (continued) Notes 31 w., Twenty-fifth Session, Sunnlement No. 27 (A/8027), annex III, sect. A. w rbia., Fortv-second Session, Suonlement No. 18 (A/42/18), para. 318. 51 The competence of the Committee to exercise the functions provided for in article 14, paragraph 9, of the Convention became effective on 3 December 1982. 61 Reproduced in annex IV to the 1988 report of the Committee on the i&! Elimination of Racial Discrimination (see Official Records of the General Assembly, Forty-third Session, Supplement No. 18 (A/43/18)). lgl il9l u Qfficial Records o f the General Assembly. Forty-fourth Session, Supplement No. 18 (A/44/18), para. 459. B/ Ibid., Supplement No. 18 (A/44/23), part one, paras. 96 and 109. :a %l irh ha ;L[ it1 id iat :1i .I1 -8O- ANNEX I A. States Darties to the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (129) as at 24 Auaust 1990 Date of receivt, gf the instrument of or accession 3 State Dartv I Afghanistan Algeria Antigua and Barbuda Argentina 6 July 1983 & 5 August x983 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a statement from a United Nations committee on the elimination of racial discrimination. The language used is formal and official, suggesting that it is a official document. The content of the text is focused on the independence and impartiality of experts serving on the committee, which suggests that it is related to the administration of justice and human rights. Therefore, it is likely that the category is related to human rights or international law.

**Category**
Human rights