tion, Taking note of Economic and Social Council reso­ lution 2057 (LXII) of 12 May 1977, including the annex thereto, in relation to the preparation of the World Conference to Combat Racism and Racial Dis­ crimination, Taking note of the communication dated 4 February 1977 from the Government of Ghana," 1. Endorses Economic and Social Council reso­ lution 2057 (LXII), including the annex thereto; 2. Regrets the circumstances which led to the with­ drawal by the Government of Ghana of its offer to act as host to the World Conference to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination and expresses its appreciation to that Government for its co-operation; 3. Decides to convene the Conference at Geneva from 14 to 25 August 1978; 4. Requests the Secretary-General to invite as par­ ticipants in the Conference: (a) All States; (b) The United Nations Council for Namibia, in accordance with General Assembly resolution 31/149 of 20 December 1976;97 5. Requests the Secretary-General to invite to the Conference as observers: (a) Representatives of national liberation move­ ments recognized in its region by the Organization of African Unity, in accordance with General Assembly resolution 3280 (XXIX) of 10 December 1974; (fc) Representatives of organizations that have re­ ceived a standing invitation from the General Assembly to participate in the sessions and the work of all inter­ national conferences convened under its auspices, in accordance with Assembly resolutions 3237 (XXIX) of 22 November 1974 and 31/152 of 20 Decem­ ber 1976; (c) The specialized agencies concerned as well as interested organs and bodies of the United Nations; (d) Interested intergovernmental organizations; (e) The Special Committee against Apartheid; (/) The Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples; 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a conference focused on combating racism and racial discrimination, which suggests that the topic is related to human rights and social issues. The text also mentions the United Nations and its various organs and bodies, which further supports the idea that this is a document related to international relations and human rights.

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