close on others, while on other matters - the majority - positions differed. In some situations, confrontation had given way to constructive co-operation, mutual comprehension and accord, and in that respect Czechoslovakia commended the Special Rapporteurs, the Special Representatives and the working groups of the Commission for their constant efforts to solve problems which were often difficult. Developments in the human rights situation were also related to the positive changes at the international level, which had created E/CN.4/1990/SR.50 page 14 the favourable conditions needed for the many issues surroimding the implementation of the United Nations human rights programme to be considered at a world human rights conference, which had been proposed at the previous session of the General Assembly. Czechoslovakia was in favour of a conference of that kind, which might also consider a number of proposals put forward in previous discussions, such as the creation of a post of High Commissioner for Human Rights. 69. Czechoslovakia doubted whether enlarging the membership of the Commission would be effective if the step were taken in haste and without preparation; priority should be given to rationalizing the work of the Commission. 70. If human rights standards were to be applied, it was vital for everyone to be made aware that such standards existed and to realize what his rights were and what means were available to protect them. The World Public Information Campaign for Human Rights had had extremely positive effects in that respect and activities imder the campaign should be continued. Czechoslovakia believed that additional resources should be allocated to those activities, and that the proportion of the United Nations budget allocated to human rights was inadequate. 71. Education and training were also integral parts of public information activities. In that respect, the national institutions and non-governmental organizations dealing with human rights promotion and protection played an 
**Analysis**
The text primarily focuses on the topic of human rights, discussing the work of the Commission, the importance of education and awareness, and the need for resources to promote and protect human rights. It also touches on the idea of a world human rights conference, which suggests an international focus.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Education