to observe its obligations under the Charter of the United Nations, Noting that resolution 616 B (VII) of 5 December 1952 declared, inter alia, that governmental policies which are designed to perpetuate or increase discrimi­ nation are inconsistent with the Charter, Further noting that resolutions 395 (V) of 2 De­ cember 1950, 511 (VI) of 12 January 1952 and 616 A (VII) of 5 December 1952 have successively affirmed that a policy of "racial segregation" (apartheid) is necessarily based on doctrines of racial discrimination, Convinced that, in a multi-racial society, harmony and respect for human rights and freedoms and the peaceful development of a unified community are best assured when patterns of legislation and practices are directed towards ensuring a legal order that will ensure equality before the law and the elimination of dis­ crimination between all persons regardless of race, creed or colour, Convinced also that a conciliatory approach in ac­ cordance with the principles of the Charter is necessary for progress towards a solution of this* problem, 1. Deplores that the Government of the Union of South Africa has not yet observed its obligations under the Charter and has pressed forward with discrimina­ tory measures which would make the future observance of those obligations more difficult; 2. Affirms its conviction that perseverance in such discriminatory policies is inconsistent not only with the Charter but with the forces of progress and inter­ national co-operation in implementing the ideals of equality, freedom and justice; 3. Calls upon the Government of the Union of South Africa to reconsider its position and revise its policies in the light of its obligations and responsibilities under the Charter and in the light of the principles sub­ scribed to and the progress achieved in other con­ temporary multi-racial societies; 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement condemning the government of South Africa for its discriminatory policies, specifically apartheid. The language used emphasizes the importance of equality, human rights, and international cooperation, suggesting a focus on social and political issues rather than economic or environmental ones.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Education