through more words and more unimplemented resolu- tions of the Council that that desperate situation in which the peoples of the occupied territories find themselves will be changed. What is needed is firm and consistent action by the Council. 14. Only yesterday, the United Nations Commission on Human Rights, which has been meeting at Geneva since 31 January, adopted resolution 1983/l, in which the Commission condemned for the umpteenth time the vio- lation of the human rights of the Palestinians and requested the General Assembly, through the Economic and Social Council, to appeal once again to the Security Council to adopt against Israel the measures provided in Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. That was yet another appeal by the Commission on Human Rights. 15. In the face of the suffering of his people, the repre- sentative of the PLO has already beseeched the Council to shoulder its responsibility. We understand full well the limitations and complex nature of the Council; but we must not forget that it is this loftiest forum which offers the greatest hope of relief for oppressed and subjugated peoples and that, therefore, it is urgent that effective measures be taken and, if necessary, as was pointed out by the representative of the PLO, that it be decided that there is no place in the United Nations for such criminals and perpetrators of genocide. 16. This is the challenge, and we must be ready to meet it. 17. Mr. de La BARRE de NANTEUIL (France) (inter- pretaiion from French): Since this is the first time that I have spoken in the Council this year, I am happy to welcome your assumption, Sir, of the presidency for the month of February, Your qualities of intelligence and finesse are well known and appreciated by all, and we are 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement made by a representative of a country or organization in the United Nations, addressing the situation of the occupied territories and the violation of human rights of the Palestinians. The text emphasizes the need for firm and consistent action by the Council to address this situation, and mentions the adoption of a resolution by the United Nations Commission on Human Rights. The tone is urgent and emphasizes the responsibility of the Council to take effective measures to address the suffering of the people.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, International relations