to have periodic consultations with the Committee against Torture, in particular with a view to establishing the procedures for co-operation and avoiding any overlapping in the activities of the United Nations in combating torture; 16. Invites the Special Rapporteur, in carrying out his mandate, to bear in mind the need to be able to respond effectively to credible and reliable information that comes before him and to carry out his work with discretion; 17. Appeals to all Governments to co-operate with and assist the Special Rapporteur in the performance of his tasks and to furnish all information requested; 18. Encourages Governments to give serious consideration to inviting the Special Rapporteur to visit their country so as to enable him to fulfil his mandate even more effectively; -95-19. Expresses its thanks to the Governments which have invited the Special Rapporteur and requests them to give due consideration to his recommendations; 20. Requests the Secretary-General to provide all necessary assistance to the Special Rapporteur to enable him to submit his report to the Commission at its forty-seventh session. 48th meeting 2 March 1990 [Adopted without a vote. See chap. X.] 1990/35. Compensation for victims of gross violations of human rights The Commission on Human Rights, iBearing in mind Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities resolutions 1988/11 of 1 September 1988 and 1989/13 of 31 August 1989, Deeply concerned over the substantial damages and acute sufferings caused to individuals, groups, communities and peoples as a result of gross violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms. Recalling the United Nations standards for compensation so far adopted, in particular article 8 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, article 14, paragraph 6 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, article 6 of the International Convention on the Elimination of All
**Analysis**
The text appears to be related to human rights and international law, as it mentions the Commission on Human Rights, the Special Rapporteur, and references to various international conventions and declarations. It also discusses the need for cooperation and assistance from governments to carry out the mandate of the Special Rapporteur. Given the focus on human rights and international law, it is likely that the text falls under the category of humanitarian aid and relief or human rights.

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