63. Mr. Y AKOVLEV (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) said that particular attention had been devoted during the Council's first regular session of 1986 to efforts to attain the goals of the International Year of Peace. His delegation had supported the resolution adopted by the Council on that subject. In connection with the Council's decision to step up the struggle against apartheid and racism, his delegation strongly condemned the recent attack by South African racists on Zimbabwe, Botswana and Zambia and called for an immediate halt to the criminal policy of terrorism and violence pursued by the South African authorities. The call for comprehen­ sive and mandatory sanctions against the South African regime under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations must be heeded and the criminal apartheid regime ended once and for all. The Coun­ cil's resolution on the training and use of mercenaries was of particular significance in the world of today. 64. His delegation supported resolutions adopted by the Council which were designed to strengthen international co-operation in the field of human rights and had proposed the adoption of a resolution marking the twentieth anniversary of certain interna­ tional instruments in that field. Universal accession to and compliance with such international instru­ ments represented a major factor in international action to safeguard human rights and fundamental freedoms in accordance with the Charter. The Coun­ cil's decision to step up efforts against genocide and Fascist dictatorial regimes was of current impor­ tance, and the Soviet delegation also supported the Council's measures to safeguard the right to life and the right to development and to realize the right to adequate housing. 65. His delegation accorded particular significance to the Council's resolutions and decisions concerning the implementation of the Nairobi Forward-looking Strategies for the Advancement of Women. His 
**Analysis**
The text appears to focus on international relations, diplomacy, and human rights, with specific references to resolutions and decisions made by the United Nations Council. The topics discussed include apartheid, racism, human rights, and the advancement of women. These themes suggest a strong connection to the fields of international relations and human rights.

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