expansion hasoccurred areconcerned withthealleviation ofhumanSUffering and auraofhopeonwar-ravaged nations foraresurgence ofreason a~daneweraofofourOrganization. earthquakes resulting inthelossofsomanylivesandmuchdamagetoproperty.Vice-Presidents oftheGeneral Assembly, representing thedifferent regions ofthe pastfourdecades havewitnessed theexpansion oftheactivities oftheUniteddedication andwisdomhaveearnedhimourprofound respect, admiration and sympathy andsincere condolences overthenatural disaster causedbyrecent Nations toallthefar-flung cornersoftheglobeandinnearlyeveryfieldof humanendeavour. WhilethefocusoftheworldOrganization remains constantly on aspirations overtheralsond'etat. Powerful Governments hadbeenblindtohumangratitude. yearnings andhadledtheirpeoplestowar.Fromnowon,succeeding generationsNB/mh A/40/PV.lS 57 (Mr.Tinsu1anonda, Thailand) Forpeacetoenduretheremustbeacollective willtoenforceit.Sucha willwouldbeexpressed through sanctions declared bytheOrganization where representatives areappointed bytheirGovernments. Inprinciple, itisthe correct approach, sincetheOrganization iscomposed ofsovereign States. However, subsequent developments havedemonstrated thatthebasisonwhichtheUnited Nations wasfounded hasbeenweakened byviolations oftheprinciples enshrined in theCharter. AslongasGovernments adherestrictly totheirobligations underthe Charter, theOrganization willundoubtedly beabletorespond, infullmeasure, to therequirements ofourcontemporary world. Hereinmightlieoneoftheinherent imperfections oftheOrganization. The assumption thatthegenuine aspirations andyearnings ofpeoples areexpressed throughtheirGovernments hasnotalwaysbeenprovedcorrect. Governments donot necessarily alwaysfollowhumanexigencies illtheirconduct offoreign policy. oftenthevagaries ofhumanexperience cannotbebrought tobearuponhardand urgentissueswhichrequire promptanddecisive actions. YettheUnitedNations canonlybe-inthewordsofthefirst secretary-General oftheUnitedNations, TrygveLie-"whattheMemberGovernments wantittobe-neither betternorworse". Morerecently, thepresent Secretary-General, inhiscurrent reportonthe workoftheOrganization, haswritten: "ItismainlyuptoGovernments todecideiftheywishtoco-operate in building •••auseful, coherent, effective institution, orwhether theychoose thealternative thatmaysometimes seemeasierintheshortrun,eachtaking theirownshort-sighted andself-interested course." (A/40/1, pp.3-4)NR/mh A/40/PV.l5 58-60 (Mr.Tinsulanonda, Thailand) However, thereisgrowing evidence thatpUblicdebateinaforumwhere Government representatives mustsoonerorlaterberesponsive topUblicreaction hasbrought aboutanemerging awareness ofthehumandimensions ininternational affairs. Notonlyhastheindividual beenvestedwithgreater rightsanddutieson the'international scene,butmanyinternational problems areviewedmoreandmore inhumanterms.BG/l5 A/40/PV.l5 61 (Mr.Tinsulanonda, Thailand) Technological advances inmasscommunications havealsoassisted inbringing thepathos anddramaofhumantragedies towideraUdiences. Publicopinion is influenced bywhatweread,hearorsee-fromthetragicconflicts intheMiddle EastandCentral America andtheplightofstarving peoples intheSaheltothe displaced persons fleeing f~reign aggression andoccupation inAfghanistan and Kampuchea andtheoppressed b'.acksofNamibia andsouthAfricayearning forliberty andhumandignity. Therearealsoefforts todistort andmisrepresent information forpublic consumption. However, suchefforts aredesigned alsotoappealtotheheartandto thehead.Inthebattletowinmindsoversuchimportant issuesasmanlssurvival anddevelopment, humanfearsandneedsareoftencited. Thus,ordinary human beingsandtheirconcerns havecomemoreandmoretoassumeacentral roleonthe internationalstage. TheUnitedNation. hasalsobeeninstrumental inbringing thissituation about. Withitsearliel preoccupation withdecolonization, themajority ofits Members todayareStateswhosepeoples hadbeensubjected tocolonial rule.The factthattheyhavebeen1iberatedfromtheyokeofcolonialismimbuestheprocess ofdecolonization withhumansignificance andappeal. Th~sameprocess continues todaywithregardtothesituation inNamibia andelsewhere. TheworkoftheUnitedNations anditsspecialized agencies andotherbodies inthefieldsofeconomic andsocialdevelopment hasgainedandretained world-wide support because ofitshumandimensions. Indeed,itisnotsurprising thatsuch programmes asthoseconcerning immunization oftheworldls children, abetter habitat fortheruralpopulation, theroleofwomenindevelopmen\ andfood security forallcommand unanimous support.00/15 A/40/PV.lS 62 (Mr.Tinsulanonda, Thailand) Bythesametoken,perception inhumantermsofsuchissuesasthenuclear armsrace,terrorism andindiscriminate violence hasgivenrisetowide-ranging
**Analysis**
The text primarily focuses on the role of the United Nations in alleviating human suffering, promoting peace, and addressing humanitarian issues. It highlights the organization's efforts to bring nations together, respond to natural disasters, and promote human dignity. The text also touches on the importance of public opinion and the role of governments in addressing international issues. While it does not specifically mention economic development, industry, or technology, it does discuss the organization's work in promoting human well-being and development.

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