507. Statements in explanation of vote after the vote were made by the representatives of Botswana, Bulgaria, the Federal Republic of Germany, Italy, Panama, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and the United States of America. 508. For the text as adopted, see chapter II, section A, resolution 1990/12. 509. At the 56th meeting, on 9 March 1990, the Chairman announced that the members of the Commission who were to serve on the Group of Three, in accordance with article IX of the International Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime of Apartheid, would be designated at a later date, upon completion of consultations. -263-XVI. STUDY IN COLLABORATION WITH THE SUB-COMMISSION ON PREVENTION OF DISCRIMINATION AND PROTECTION OF MINORITIES OF WAYS AND MEANS OF ENSURING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF UNITED NATIONS RESOLUTIONS BEARING ON APARTHEID, RACISM AND RACIAL DISCRIMINATION; IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROGRAMME OF ACTION FOR THE SECOND DECADE TO COMBAT RACISM AND RACIAL DISCRIMINATION 510. The Commission considered agenda item 16 concurrently with items 5, 6 and 15 (see chaps. V, VI and XV) at its 10th to 16th meetings, held from 5 to 8 February, and at its 38th meeting, held on 23 February 1990. 2/ 511. The Commission had before it the following documents: Report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of the Programme of Action for the Second Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (E/CN.4/1990/36); Annual report on racial discrimination submitted by the International Labour Organisation in accordance with Economic and Social Council resolution 1588 (L) and General Assembly resolution 2785 (XXVI) (E/CN.4/1990/37); Annual report on racial discrimination submitted by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in accordance with Economic and Social Council resolution 1588 (L) and General Assembly resolution 2785 (XXVI): note by the Secretary-General (E/CN.4/1990/38); Report on the International Seminar on Cultural Dialogue Between the
**Analysis**
The text appears to be related to a United Nations Commission's discussions and resolutions regarding racism, apartheid, and racial discrimination. The language used is formal and official, suggesting that it is a record of a formal meeting or resolution. The topics mentioned, such as the International Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime of Apartheid and the Programme of Action for the Second Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination, imply that the text is focused on human rights and social justice issues.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Education