with small children to take an active part in the working life of the United Nations community. 64. It was difficult to make real economic and social progress unless men and women shared equally in responsibilities and benefits. Therefore, a number of legislative actions had been taken in the Nordic countries with the aim of achieving equal treatment of men and women. 65. The Nordic delegations expressed appreciation for the efforts of the Secretary-General and the executive heads of specialized agencies to ensure the safety and protection of international civil servants. They were seriously concerned over the number of cases of the arrest and detention of staff members reported by the Secretary-General. The five delegations believed that it was a matter for the Secretary-General or the executive head alone to determine the extent of the functions of a particular official and it was therefore of paramount importance that the Secretary-General or his representative should have access to arrested or detained staff members in order to decide whether there was any link between the arrest or detention and the person's functions as an international official and, if so, whether immunity should be waived. At the same time, the five Nordic delegations were pleased to note the Secretary-General's belief that the discussion of respect for United Nations privileges and immunities had contributed to a greater understanding among Member States of the Organization's right of protection of its officials in the discharge of their duties. That right was established by the United Nations Charter, two conventions adopted by the General Assembly, and a number of General Assembly resolutions, the Staff Regulations and Staff Rules and the Secretary-General's recent bulletin on the security, safety and independence of the international civil service and his administrative instruction on reporting of arrest or detention of staff members and members of their 
**Analysis**
The text discusses issues related to the United Nations and its staff, including the protection of international civil servants and the importance of equal treatment of men and women. It seems to be focused on the organizational and legal aspects of the UN, rather than specific sectors or activities. The topic of international civil servants and their protection is closely tied to the UN's administrative and legal framework, rather than a specific field like education or healthcare.

**Category**
Employment, Humanitarian aid and relief