page 5 Requests the Secretary-General to Inform the Sub-Commission at its thirty-sixth session of the consideration given to this item by the Commission on Human Eights? the Economic and Social Council and the. General Assembly. VI. Question of the violation of human rights and fundamental _irKjlading_oolicies of racial discrimination and segregation and of apartheid, in all countries, with particular reference to colonial and other dependent countries and territories The Commission on Human Rights, Recalling its resolution 8 (XXIIl) of 16 March 1967? in paragraph 2 of which it requested the Sub-Commission on the Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities to prepare, for its use, a report containing Information on violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms from all available sources, and in paragraph 6 of which it invited the Sub-Commission to bring to its attention any situation which it has reasonable cause to believe reveals a consistent pattern of violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms, in any country, including policies of racial discrimination, segregation, and a£artheid_, with particular reference to colonial and other dependent territories, Recognizing the importance of ascertaining the true facts of a situation wherever possible through direct observation, with the consent of the government concerned, 1* Recommends to the Economic and Social Council the adoption of the following draft resolutions The Economic and Social Council, R_e_co£nizing_ the importance of accurate information in considering reports of violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms, Believing t^at direct observation b^ impartial international experts can contribute to the fulfilment of this need, Sub-Conmission resolution 1962/l4 and Commission on Human Rights / resolution 198J/..., 1* -Decides to authorize the Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities, In consultation with the Secretary-General and with the consent of the governmental authorities concerned, to make arrangements for one or
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing human rights and international cooperation, with a focus on monitoring and addressing violations of human rights, particularly in colonial and dependent countries. It involves international organizations and governments working together to gather information, conduct observations, and take action to address these violations.

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