210. Several speakers addressed themselves to the question of how the work of the Sub-Commission under this item should be pursued and some expressed the view that the item should remain on the agenda of the Sub-Commission. It was suggested that the Sub-Commission should elaborate specific criteria for determining gross violations, should identify concrete situations where such violations occur and give consideration to those crimes which have already been identified by the United Nations as constituting threats to peace and security, such as aggression, military invasion and military occupation by one State of another State or crimes against humanity. Other speakers suggested that a study of all aspects of the question should be made, which would analyse the overall world situation and throw light on the real causes of existing conflicts and on the reasons underlying the relaization or non-realization of human rights in each country. The establishment of a working group was mentioned as a possibility for carrying out this task. 211. Various means to deal with gross violations of human rights were also discussed. Some speakers emphasized in this regard the need to strengthen the machinery provided by the United Nations and felt that the Sub-Commission should pay particular attention to this aspect of the question. It was also stressed that the efforts by the international community to bring about peaceful settlements of disputes should always be guided by bhe principle of respect for all human rights. 212. At the 12th meeting, statements were made by the observer for Cyprus and by the observer for the International Indian Treaty Council, a non-governmental organization in category II consultative status. 213. At the 13th meeting, statements were made by the observer for the Organization of -fifrican Unity and by the observer for the International Federation of Human Rights, a
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the work of a UN Sub-Commission and the topic of gross violations of human rights. The speakers are discussing ways to address these violations, including strengthening the UN machinery and considering the principle of respect for all human rights in the resolution of disputes. The text does not mention any specific economic, natural resource, or environmental issues, and instead focuses on human rights and international relations.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Human rights