discriminated against in terms of appointment and promotion. They had occupied only 22.3 per cent of geographical posts on 30 June 1983, as compared with 22.2 per cent a year earlier. At such a slow rate of progress it would take a quarter of a century for the 25 per cent target to be met. Executive heads and legislative bodies within the system should continue to follow the matter closely and ensure that the proportion of women in such posts increased. I ... A/C. 5/38/SR .4 5 English Page 3 (Mr. Kazem, Afghanistan) s. Afghanistan respected the international instruments governing the privileges and immunities of United Nations officials, and had always facilitated contact with locally recruited United Nations staff members who had been arrested for subversive activities. The Afghan authorities had promptly informed the United Nations of the charges against such detainees. Those concerned had been satisfied that the detainees had been treated properly and that the Afghan authorities had followed due legal process. 6. His delegation agreed that consideration of the privileges and immunities of United Nations officials by the General Assembly had contributed to a greater understanding by Member States of the rights of officials. Nevertheless, firm measures should be taken to ensure that staff members did not misuse the privileges and immunities granted to them. They should fufil their obligations and avoid committing any act against the Governments which they served. 7. Mr. GOGUIKIAN (Lebanon) said it appeared that a large number of international civil servants from various organizations and specialized agencies were under arrest in several countries in the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Europe. With regard to UNRWA employees detained by the Lebanese authorities, only five were still in prison. It should be noted that those persons had been arrested at a time 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be discussing issues related to the United Nations and its officials, specifically regarding their privileges and immunities, as well as the lack of representation of women in certain roles. It does not seem to be directly related to any specific sector such as economic development, industry, or transport and communication.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Employment