co-operate withtheUnitedNations andallbodiesintheUnitedNations systemto promote humanrights andfundamental freedoms. TheDominican Republic hasenthusiastically supported fromtheoutsetthe establishment oftheDecadeforWomenand"hastakenanactivepartinthevarious eventsconnected withit,including themostrecentConference heldinNairobi, to evaluate thegoalsofthisDecade, andwesharethegeneral concern overthestatus ofwomenandtheirparticipation indevelopment. We,asthehostcountry, havegivenallthenecessary support tothe activities oftheUnitedNations International Institute forResearch andTraining ofWomen. Weareverypleased toseethequality andeffectiveness ofthework whichthatbodyhasdone.Inactingashosttothatorganization, theDominican Republic showsitscommitment totheUnitedNations DecadeforWomen. Wewishto makeanappealtoallcountriesheretostepuptheirco-operationwiththe Institute. IMLG/td A/40/PV.24 78---_.~------------. (Hr.VegaImbert, Dominican Republic) Thepresence atthiel ses~ionofanunprecedented numberofheadsofStateis clearproofofthegrowing importance thatStatesMembers attachtointernational relations, andtheUnitedNationsistheforum,parexcellence toexpress our policies andcollectively toformulate ~~1tions onpolitical andeconomic situations, aswellastodefine"jointdevelopment strategies. Inviewofthefactthattheserelations mustbeintensified, itisforthe UnitedNations tochannel theminthemosteffective manner. ItisfortheUnited Nations toplaytheroleofabodywherejointnegotiations canbeheld.Itisfor theUnitedNations tooffersupport toStates Members intheirworktoattain economic independence andthegrowthanddevelopment oftheirpeoples. And,what ismostimportant, itisfortheUnitedNations toopenthewaytothedaily stru~gle foramorejustworld. Atsuchanopportune timeasthefortieth anniversary, weshouldreflect calmly anddeeply ontheserious threats hanging overthehumanrace,evenits totalextermination. Likewise, wemustthinkoftheoverwhelming obstacles totrue social..justiceinandamongpeoples. Butinthetenacious struggle amongmenofgoodwill forthisidealworldof peace,security andjustice, solidarity andco-operation, dreamed ofbythe creators ofthisgreatOrganization, letusrecognize onceagainthatitisthe Organization thatconstitutes themostappropriate instrument toachieve those supreme goalsofmankind. Bystrengthening ourfaithandourefforts inthis Organization, weshallbequeath thisidealworldtonewgenerations whose preservation, peaceandsecurity areourgreatest obligation beforehistory. Themeeting roseat1p.m.
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement from the Dominican Republic, highlighting its commitment to the United Nations and its goals, particularly the Decade for Women. The text emphasizes the importance of international cooperation, solidarity, and the role of the United Nations in promoting human rights, fundamental freedoms, and economic development. It also touches on the need for collective action to address global challenges and achieve a more just world.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Education