tions and practices similar to slavery should be abolished. Believing further that the participation of all Str.tes Members of the United Nations and member"; of the specialized agencies in the International Slaverv Conven­ tion of 192610 and the Final Act and Sunnlementarv Convention of 1956 on the Abolition of Slavery, the Slave Trade and Institutions and Practices similar to Slavery,11 and the full implementation of these instru­ ments, would constitute an important advance towards the achievement of this end, Notina that as yet fifty-two States Members of the United Nations and members of the specialized agencies are not parties to the Convention of 1926. a;id that seventy-eight are not parties to the Supplementary Con­ vention of 1956, 1. Calls upon those States Members of the United Nations and members of the specialized agencies which have not yet become parties to these Conventions to do so; 2. Urges all States parties to the Conventions to co­ operate fully in carrying out their terms, in particular bv furnishing to the Secretary-General, if they have not already done so, the information called for under article 8, paragraph 2, of the Supplementary Convention of 1956. 1198th plenary meetina, 19 December 1962. 10 Publications of the League of Nations, VI.B.Slavery, 1926.VI.B7 (document C.586.M.223.1926.VI). n United Nations publication, Sales No. : 57.XIY.2. 1850 (XVII). Racial discrimination in Non-Self- Governing Territories The General Assembly, Recalling its resolution 1698 (XVI) of 19 Decem­ ber 1961, whereby, inter alia, it urged the Administering Members to include, among the measures that would contribute to the implementation of the Declaration on the granting of independence to colonial countries and peoples, steps to ensure: (a) The immediate rescinding or revocation of all laws and regulations which tend to encourage or sanc­ tion, directly or indirectly, discriminatory policies and practices based on racial considerations, 
**Analysis**
The text discusses international conventions and agreements related to the abolition of slavery and racial discrimination. It emphasizes the importance of cooperation among states to implement these conventions and eradicate institutions and practices similar to slavery. The text also mentions the connection between racial discrimination and colonialism.

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