Co-operation, article 1 (3): "In their richness and diversity, and in the reciprocal influences they exert on one another, ail cultures form part of the common héritage belonging to ail mankind." Further référence in this connection should be made to the UNESCO Déclaration on Race and Racial Préjudice. 13. As to the use of the term "existing", it is true that this could be undesirably restrictive and that it can accordingly be removed from the second revised text. Draft fifth preambular paragraph "Convinced that ail doctrines and practices of racial, ethnie or cultural superiority are legally wrong, morally condemnable and socially unjust," Ih, A government observer proposed making this the first or second preambular paragraph. The Chairman/Rapporteur believes this suggestion should be taken up at the second reading as part of a gênerai review of the ordering of the text. E/CN.4/Sub.2/1990/39 page 5 Praft nxnth preambular payagraph "Believing that indigenous peoples should be free to manage their own affairs to the greatest possible extent, while enjoying eqxxal rights with other citizens in the political, économie and social life of States," 15. A govemment observer expressed concem that this principle could be incompatible with eqioality before the law and lead to conflicts, while an indigenous observer recoramended deleting the words "to the greatest possible extent" on the groxinds that it Is too restrictive. 16. The Chairman/Rapporteur notes that this principle is contained in articles 6 and 7 of ILO Convention No. 169 (1989), where it also makes a balance between internai decision-making and equality of rights with other citizens of the State. Furthermore, it should be pointed out that this preambular paragraph is closely related to those articles of the draft déclaration which deal with autonomy and other political and économie rights. Draft twelfth preambular paragraph "Acknowledging the need for minimum standards taking account of the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the draft of a declaration or resolution related to human rights, specifically addressing issues of cultural diversity, racial equality, and indigenous peoples' rights. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that it may be a document intended for international organizations or governments.

**Category**
Culture, Humanitarian aid and relief