committed human rights violations in the struggle to put an end to terrorism. However, commissions of inquiry had been set up to investigate the violations in I • • • CEDAW/C/SR.l66 English Page 3 (Mr. Arrospide, Peru) question, and those who had committed the violations had been brought to justice and were now serving appropriate prison sentences. Peru had signed and ratified all the international human rights instruments and was doing everything within its power to implement them fully. When drawing attention to human rights violations on the part of the Peruvian government forces, the relevant international organizations and the press around the world should place appropriate emphasis on the victims of terrorism. 7. Where family planning was concerned, the relevant Peruvian legislation, which was considered quite advanced in Latin America, stressed the principle of responsible parenthood. It was considered the responsibility of the couple concerned to decide on the number of children they wished to have and how their children's births should be spaced. Although no specific action had been taken to make contraceptives available, some counselling was provided. In 1989 a course entitled "Family planning" had been introduced in secondary schools on an experimental basis. Sex education was considered absolutely essential. a. With regard to the issue of the involvement of women in politics, in the legislative branch there were 10 female deputies and three female senators. There were currently three women holding the office of Minister of State. Moreover, many women held senior positions in the political parties, as could be seen from the relevant table set forth in the report. Political awareness was growing among Peruvian women, particularly as a result of their participation in the labour force and of their growing membership in trade unions. 9. Peruvian labour legislation did not discriminate against women. However, 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing various aspects of Peru's social and political situation, including its human rights record, family planning, women's involvement in politics, and labour legislation. While it does not explicitly mention economic development or natural resources, it is likely that these topics are relevant to the country's overall development. The text's focus on human rights, social issues, and political participation suggests that it may be categorized under social and political aspects.

**Category**
Human rights, Education, Employment