pulmonary diseases had recently been opened. Education was compulsory and completely free through the secondary level, and there were many pioneer camps, summer recreation centres, parks and stadiums where children and young people could spend their free time enjoying sports and cultural and social activities. 20. In contrast to the situation prevailing in her country, her delegation was deeply distressed at the fate of millions of children and young people who were subject to exploitation in the capitalist countries, where -according to ILO - they constituted 4 per cent of the work force, and of children who were the victims of misery and oppression imposed by dictatorial or colonialist regimes or of racial discrimination in SOuth Africa, Namibia and other countries. The elimination of ~uch practices and the maintenance of peace were prerequisites for children fully to exerpise their rights and enjoy a happy childhood. 21. Her delegation therefore regretted that, owing to the position of certain western States, it had not been possible to complete the formulation of the draft convention proposed by Poland, and it urged the United Nations to conclude and adopt the draft without further delay in order to accord international juridical status to the rights of the child. 22. Mrs. LOMONACO (Italy), referring to item 95, on the elimination of all forms of religious intolerance, said that freedom of religion derived from the right to freedom of expression and was a fundamental human right. Religious intolerance and discrimination created serious problems in the political arena, particularly in certain countries where those practices were elevated to the status of "State philosophy". It was regrettable that in many parts of the world intolerance and religious or ideological fanaticism persisted, assuming serious and violent forms which endangered the life or dignity of persons whose ideals or beliefs were 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the rights of children, the elimination of exploitation, and religious intolerance, which are all related to human rights and social issues. The text also mentions the draft convention on the rights of the child, which is a specific topic under the category of education.

**Category**
Education, Humanitarian aid and relief