13 December 1976 31/79. Status of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination The General Assembly, Recalling its resolutions 3057 (XXVIII) of 2 No­ vember 1973, 3135 (XXVIII) of 14 December 1973, 3225 (XXIX) of 6 November 1974 and 3381 (XXX) of 10 November 1975, 1. Takes note of the report of the Secretary-Gen­ eral26 on the status of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimina­ tion;27 2. Expresses its satisfaction with the increase in the number of States which have ratified the Convention or acceded thereto; 3. Reaffirms once again its conviction that ratifi­ cation of or accession to the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimina­ tion on a universal basis and implementation of its provisions are necessary for the realization of the ob­ jectives of the Decade for Action to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination; 4. Appeals to States which have not yet become parties to the Convention to ratify it or accede thereto; 5. Appeals to States parties to the Convention to study the possibility of making the declaration provided for in article 14 of the Convention; 6. Requests the Secretary-General to continue to submit to the General Assembly annual reports con­ cerning the status of the Convention, in accordance «Resolution 3057 (XXVIII), annex. 2« A/31/201. 27 Resolution 2106 A (XX), annex. with Assembly resolution 2106 A (XX) of 21 De­ cember 1965. 97th plenary meeting 13 December 1976 31/80. Status of the International Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime of Apartheid The General Assembly, Recalling its resolution 3068 (XXVIII) of 30 No­ vember 1973, by which it adopted and opened for sig­ nature and ratification the International Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime of Apart­
**Analysis**
The text appears to be related to international law and human rights, specifically discussing conventions and resolutions related to racial discrimination and apartheid. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating a focus on international cooperation and agreements.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, International relations