interrelated and that the promotion and protection of one category of rights should never exempt or excuse States from the promotion and protection of the other rights, ,i Convinced that equal attention and urgent consideration should be given to the implementation, promotion and protection of civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights. Aware that, despite progress achieved by the international community with respect to the setting of standards for the realization of the economic, social and cultural rights contained in the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, the implementation and promotion of these rights and the problems of their realization have not received sufficient attention within the framework of the United Nations system. -50-Recognizing that, in accordance with the provisions of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, Member States, individually and through international co-operation, should intensify their efforts to secure an adequate standard of living for all people, giving priority to those living in extreme poverty, Recalling the essential importance of national efforts and international co-operation based on free consent to the realization of the right of all persons to an adequate standard of living for themselves and their families, including adequate food, clothing and housing, and to a continuous improvement in living conditions. Conscious of the need to secure full respect for the rights contained in the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, including the rights of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged, Recognizing that popular participation in its various forms is an important factor in development and in the full realization of all human rights. Reaffirming the importance of increasing public awareness of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the role that non-governmental organizations can play in that regard.
**Analysis**
The text primarily focuses on the importance of promoting and protecting human rights, particularly economic, social, and cultural rights. It highlights the need for states to prioritize the well-being of their citizens, including those living in extreme poverty, and emphasizes the importance of international cooperation and popular participation in achieving these goals. The text also references specific rights, such as the right to an adequate standard of living, including access to basic necessities like food, clothing, and housing.

**Category**
Human rights, Employment