and is a crime against humanity, Recognizing the urgent need to take further effective measures with a view to the suppression and punish­ ment of apartheid, Mindful of the need to conclude, under the auspices of the United Nations, an International Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime of Apartheid, Convinced that the Convention would be an impor­ tant step towards the eradication of the policies and practices of apartheid, and that it should be signed and ratified by States at the earliest possible date and its provisions implemented without delay, Considering also that the text of the Convention should be made known throughout the world, 1. Adopts and opens for signature and ratification the International Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime of Apartheid, the text of which is annexed to the present resolution; 2. Appeals to all States to sign and ratify the Con­ vention as soon as possible; 3. Requests all Governments and intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations to acquaint the public as widely as possible with the text of the Con­ vention, using all the information media at their dis­ posal; 4. Requests the Secretary-General to ensure the urgent and wide dissemination of the Convention and, for that purpose, to publish and circulate its text; 5. Requests the Economic and Social Council to in­ vite the Commission on Human Rights to undertake the functions set out under article X of the Convention. 2185th plenary meeting 30 November 1973 International Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime of Apartheid The States Parties to the present Convention, Recalling the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations, in which all Members pledged themselves to take joint and separate action in co-operation with the Organiza­ tion for the achievement of universal respect for, and observ­
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a document related to international law and human rights, specifically addressing the issue of apartheid. It discusses the need to suppress and punish this crime, and it mentions the United Nations and its agencies. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the document is an official agreement or treaty.

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