more effective working methods, since the delays in rights violations and constituted a threat to interna- consideration of the reports submitted by Govern- tional peace and stability. The passivity and conspir- ments amounted to two years or more. The backlog atorial silence of some countries in the face of the tended to discourage some States parties and perhaps atrocities committed against the Palestinian and partly explained their failure to meet their reporting Lebanese peoples and the Arab population of the obligations. One way of solving the problem would occupied territories neither gave Zionist practices be to increase the reporting interval from two to four any credibility nor diminished the responsibility of years; naturally, it was for States parties to adopt a those who were the cause of the dramatic events decision in that respect. taking place in the Middle East. 14. The Nordic countries wished to express their support for the Programme of Action for the Second Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimina­ tion2 and for the activities planned for the period 1985-1989 contained in the report of the Secretary­ GeneraP placing emphasis on education, training and public information, as well as to offer their active and sincere co-operation in that connection. 15. Miss AILOUAZE (Observer for Algeria) said that an unconditional commitment was required from the international community in order to elimi­ nate the most serious human-rights violations-ra­ cism and racial discrimination-which were an af­ front to human dignity and of which millions of people were the victims. The achievements of the first Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimi­ nation must be supported and strengthened, and the Programme of Action for the Second Decade must be implemented. 16. Migrant workers had become the target of taunts and racist acts of aggression owing to the fact 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international relations, human rights, and social issues, which suggests that it may be related to humanitarian aid and relief, education, or employment. The mention of rights violations, racism, and racial discrimination also implies a connection to human rights and international relations.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Education