well as a review and appraisal procedure. The periodicity of such a review and appraisal, and indeed of world conferences and meetings of United Nations bodies, should perhaps be considered in general. The Ten were prepared to consider any formula for ~onitoring progress towards the advancement of women pursuant to the conclusions reached at Nairobi. 28. Mr. ABUSHAALA (Libyan Arab Jamahiriya) said that the United Nations Decade for Women had brought new hope for women the world over because it had enabled many organizations in several countries to work together for the advancement of women. 29. The Libyan Arab women to participate heavy burden of war. in the light of their integrated fully into bodies. Jamahiriya wished to underscore the importance of appealing to fully in the peace movement because they too had borne the Women had.also helped to fight famine and disease and it was contributions and their experience that they had been all levels of Libyan society, including decision-making / ... A/C.3/40/SR.24 English Page 8 (Mr. Abushaala, Libyan Arab Jamahiriva) 30. In the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, there was no distinction made between men and women with respect to opportunities for education, training and employment. Women worked no more than 40 hours per week and were exempt from working between midnight and 6 a.m. because their role in the family as mothers and nurturers of children was highly valued. In addition, women did not lose promotion opportunities while on maternity leave. They were an integral part of the production process and made up more than 50 per cent of the workers in several industries and in the civil ser•ice. 31. The Libyan Arab Jamahiriya provided justice, not equality, for all its citizens because equality, if too rigidly enforced, could result in unjust situations. Women, like men, had access to free health care and widows and women 
**Analysis**
The text appears to focus on the social and economic status of women, specifically in the context of the United Nations Decade for Women. It discusses the role of women in Libyan society, their participation in the workforce, and their access to education, healthcare, and employment opportunities. The text also touches on the concept of justice and equality, highlighting the importance of valuing women's roles in society.

**Category**
Education, Employment, Health