non-governmental organizations in UNHCR's gender awareness training courses, particularly in the field, should be invited. There was a close relationship between UNHCR's ability to provide assistance and protection to refugee women A/AC.96/SR.452 page 4 and the number of women staff. Efforts should be made to increase the percentage of women in decision-making positions at headquarters as well as at the field level, particularly in protection. 11. UNHCR's capacity to provide timely and reliable information was essential to NGO efforts to mobilize support. The proposed cutting of information budgets would be a false economy. His organization was encouraged by the High Commission's efforts in recent months, in particular through the NGO Liaison Unit, to foster greater dialogue with non-governmental organizations. It hoped that in the future such mechanisms for dialogue and consultation could become more effective in improving service to refugees. In conclusion, his organization wished to reaffirm that non-governmental organizations concerned with the protection and assistance of asylum-seekers and refugees pledged to continue their co-operation with the High Commissioner, both at UNHCR Headquarters and in the field, and with all Governments upholding the principles of refugee protection. 12. The CHAIRMAN invited the heads of UNHCR's regional bureaux to respond to comments made by delegations during the consideration of major developments in 1990. 13. Mr. KPENOU (Head, Regional Bureau for Africa) first of all wished to point out that the reference in paragraph 13 of the conference room paper on major developments in UNHCR activities (A/AC.96/ES/CRP.1) to morbidity and mortality rates being within the norms for the African region should be deleted. 14. Turning to the comments made earlier in the session on developments relating to Africa, he exprerssed UNHCR's deep appreciation for the active co-operation of the Governments of Angola and Zaire in the twin repatriation 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the activities and policies of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) regarding refugee protection and assistance, particularly in the context of gender awareness and NGO cooperation. The language used is formal and official, suggesting that the text is from an official meeting or conference. The topics discussed are all related to humanitarian aid and relief, with a focus on refugee protection and assistance.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief