of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Draft resolution VII was adopted by 44 votes to 1, with 7 abstentions (resolution 1986/23). DRAFT RESOLUTION VIII 11. The PRESIDENT said that draft resolution VIII had been adopted in the Second (Social) Com­ mittee by 42 votes to 1, with 8 abstentions. A recorded vote was taken on draft resolution VIII. In favour: Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, China, Co­ lombia, Costa Rica, Djibouti, Egypt, Finland, Ga­ bon, German Democratic Republic, Guinea, Guya­ na, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jamaica, Morocco, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey, Uganda, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, Venezuela, Yugoslavia, Zaire, Zimbabwe. Against: United States of America. Abstaining: Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Federal Republic of, Italy, Japan, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Draft resolution VIII was adopted by 43 votes to 1, with 8 abstentions (resolution 1986/24). DRAFT RESOLUTION IX 12. The PRESIDENT said that draft resolution IX had been adopted in the Second (Social) Committee by 43 votes to 1, with 8 abstentions. A recorded vote was taken on draft resolution IX. In favour: Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, China, Co­ lombia, Costa Rica, Djibouti, Egypt, Finland, Ga­ bon, German Democratic Republic, Guinea, Guya­ na, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jamaica, Morocco, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey, Uganda, 19th meeting-23 May 1986 93 Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, Yugoslavia, Zaire, Zimbabwe. Against: United States of America. Venezuela, right of all men and women-including the right of Israeli men and women-to live in safety would bring peace to that troubled area. With regard to Abstaining: Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a record of a UN meeting discussing resolutions related to human rights, specifically in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The resolutions mention "the right of all men and women" and "to live in safety" which suggests a focus on human rights and humanitarian issues.

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