Treatment of Offen1 '~~-:s, Milan, 26 August-6 September 1985: report prepared by the Secretariat (United Nations publication, Sales No. E.86.IV.l). 38/ General Assembly resolution 2200 A (XXI) of 16 December 1966, annex. ~9/ General Assembly resolution 2542 (XXIV) of 11 December 1969. 40/ E/CN~6/1988/6. -27-Also noting and fully apprec,iating the efforts being undertake:ll. by intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations and researchers throughout the world, Mindful of the need to continue and accelerate both short-term and long-term efforts already under way to eradicate the problem of violence against women, 1. Calls upon Member States to take the necessary steps to give effect to the recommendations contained in the report of the Secretary-General; 40/ 2. i1so c~lls upon concerned intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations and researchers to continue to consolidate their efforts and establish close collaboration with the relevant units and organizations of the Unit~d Nations system in the eradication of violence against women within the family and society; 3. Invites organizations and institutions dealing with the various aspects of the problem of violence against women within the family and society in such fields as social welfare, criminal justice, education, health and shelter, as well as research, to establish an international network for co-operation to facilitate complementarity of action; 4. Requests the Secretary-General to pursue the implementation of the recommendations contained in his report 40/ and, in this regard, to ensure close collaboration between the Branch for the Advancement of Women and the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Branch of the Centre for Social Development and Humanitari.an Affairs of the United Nations Secretariat and with intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations and research institutions concerned; 5. Also requests the Secretary-General to bring to the attention of the Committee on Crime Prevention and Control at its tenth session the relevant recommendations of the Expert Group Meeting on Violence in the Family with 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be focused on addressing a social issue, specifically violence against women, and is calling for actions to be taken by governments, organizations, and researchers to eradicate this problem. The text also mentions various fields such as social welfare, criminal justice, education, health, and shelter, which suggests that the issue is multifaceted and requires a comprehensive approach.

**Category**
Health, Humanitarian aid and relief