basis of the report of the Economic and Social Council on the implementation of the Programme. 2163rd plenary meeting 2 November 1973 ANNEX Programme for the Decade for Action to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination 1. The United Nations, having solemnly proclaimed, in the Preamble to the Charter, faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person, and in the equal rights of men and women and of nations large and small, is determined: (a) To establish conditions under which justice and respect for obligations arising from treaties and other sources of inter­ national law can be maintained; (b) To promote social progress and better standards of life in larger freedom. 2. The United Nations has opposed all manifestations of racial discrimination and has in particular condemned the policy of apartheid and similar policies based on racial theories and, consequently, its competent organs have: (a) Declared that discrimination between human beings on the ground of race, colour or ethnic origin is an affront to humanity and shall be condemned as a violation of the prin­ ciples of the Charter of the United Nations and of the human rights and fundamental freedoms proclaimed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, as an obstacle to friendly and peaceful relations among nations and as a factor capable of disturbing peace and security among peoples; (b) Declared that any Government or régime whose official policy or actual practice is based on racial discrimination con­ travenes the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, and called upon them to desist forthwith from pur­ suing such policies; (c) Condemned all military, economic or political collabo­ ration with the racist régimes that enables and encourages these régimes to enforce and perpetuate their racist policies, and called for an immediate end to such collaboration; 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a formal document outlining the United Nations' stance on racism and racial discrimination. It emphasizes the importance of promoting social progress, human rights, and fundamental freedoms, and condemns policies and practices based on racial discrimination. The text does not explicitly mention any specific economic or industrial policies, but rather focuses on the principles and purposes of the United Nations.

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