preambular paragraph. If the phrase had not been deleted, there would have been serious repercussions in the Islamic Republic of Iran. 22. Mrs. BAUTISTA said that she had very strong feelings of sympathy for her fellow countrymen whose poverty had forced them to go to other countries to seek employment. Many such people were currently caught in the Gulf conflict. It was a matter of great concern to her that they were in an exposed position and financially helpless. She had been informed by her Government that the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran had granted them the right of transit. In recognition of the compassion extended by the Islamic Republic of Iran to thousands of her fellow countrymen, she had decided to withdraw as a sponsor and would not vote on the draft resolution. 23. Mr. GUISSE said any reference to choice of clothing in the draft resolution would represent intrusion into religious and cultural practices in the Islamic world. The practice in regard to clothing derived from Islam. The Sub-Commission should be careful in speaking of religious practices. He suggested that the last preambular paragraph should be withdrawn. 24. Mrs. PALLEY, speaking on a point of order, said that the last preambular paragraph would refer only to the equality of women. All references to clothing would be eliminated. 25. Mrs. KSENTINI said that there was a total lack of consistency between the draft resolution and Commission on Human Rights resolution 1990/79. The resolution of the Commission had been based on the report of the Special Representative who had been able to visit Iran. She could not accept the text of the draft resolution which took no account of positive developments in that country. The Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran had accepted the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a discussion about a draft resolution related to human rights, specifically women's rights, and the treatment of refugees in the Islamic Republic of Iran. The speakers mention poverty, employment, and cultural practices, indicating a focus on social and human rights issues.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Culture