"Recognizing the usefulness of drafting a declaration on the human rights of prisoners, "Affirms the following statement of basic principles for the treatment of prisoners, and requests the Secretary-General of the United Nations to draw it to the attention of Member States, "Statement of basic principles for the treatment of prisoners "1. All prisoners shall be treated with the respect due to their inherent dignity and value as human beings. "2. There shall be no discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. "3. It is, however, desirable to respect the religious beliefs and cultural precepts of the group to which prisoners belong, whenever local conditions so require. "4. The responsibility of prisons for the custody of prisoners and for the protection of society against crime shall be discharged in keeping with a State's other social objectives and its fundamental responsibilities for promoting the well-being and development of all members of society. "5. Except for the necessary limitation of the freedom of movement, all prisoners shall retain the human rights and fundamental freedoms set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 141/ the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and its Optional Protocol, 142/ and such other rights as are set out in other United Nations covenants. 140/ A/CONF.144/IPM.4. 141/ General Assembly resolution 217 A (III). "б. All prisoners shall have the right to take part in cultural activities and education aimed at the full development of the human personality. "7. Efforts addressed to the abolition of solitary confinement as a punishment, or to the restriction of its use, should be encouraged. "8. Conditions shall be created enabling prisoners to undertake properly remunerated employment, to remain involved in the country's labour market and 
**Analysis**
This text appears to focus on the rights and treatment of prisoners, highlighting the importance of dignity, respect, and human rights. The principles outlined are related to the well-being and development of prisoners, rather than economic or environmental concerns.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Education