pansion of the activities of the Special Committee dur­ ing the International Anti-Apartheid Year and in view of the urgent need for effective and co-ordinated inter­ national action to eradicate apartheid and to enable the South African people as a whole, on the basis of equality, to exercise its right to self-determination, Recognizing the importance of adequate assistance by the Centre against Apartheid to the Special Com­ mittee in the discharge of its mandate, Reiterating its determination, as expressed in General Assembly resolution 3411 C (XXX) of 28 November 1975, to devote increasing attention and all necessary resources to concert international efforts, in close co­ operation with the Organization of African Unity, for the speedy eradication of apartheid in South Africa and the liberation of the South African people, 1. Encourages the Special Committee against Apart­ heid to intensify its activities to promote the implemen­ tation of the Programme of Action against Apartheid,6* the Lagos Declaration for Action against Apartheid8* adopted by the World Conference for Action against Apartheid, held at Lagos from 22 to 26 August 1977, and all relevant resolutions of the United Nations in the light of paragraph 309 of the report of the Special Committee; 2. Approves the recommendations of the Special Committee on its programme of work and on co­ operation with other United Nations bodies; 3. Authorizes the Special Committee: (a) To send- missions to Member States and to the headquarters of the specialized agencies and other intergovernmental organizations, as required, to pro­ mote international action against apartheid and the observance of the International Anti-Apartheid Year; (b) To intensify co-operation with the movement of non-aligned countries, the Organization of African Unity and other appropriate organizations; (c) To participate in conferences concerned with apartheid; (d) To invite representatives of the South African liberation movements recognized by the Organization 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be focused on international politics and human rights, specifically addressing the issue of apartheid in South Africa. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating that it is a resolution or statement from an international organization. The text mentions the Special Committee against Apartheid, the Organization of African Unity, and the United Nations, which suggests that it is related to international cooperation and action.

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