self-determination in accordance with Security Council resolution 435 (1978). 107. The observer for the Pan Africanist Congress of Azania stated that the policies of the racist regime greatly affected women and children who were involved in fighting and that women had suffered from racial discrimination, poverty, distress, detention without trial, imprisonment, banning laws and execution. She appealed to the international community to support the various projects formulated by women's organizations and co-operatives to alleviate the conditions of refugees in various countries. -72-108. The observer for the South West Africa People's Organization stated that the situation in Namibia had deteriorated since 1985 and described specific activities undertaken against Namibian people, including women. She also stated that a strong alliance had been formed by several women's groups to counter what was happening, which in turn had led to the victimization of many women. She appealed to the Cornrnission·to organize a world conference on women living under apartheid in South Africa and Namibia. 109. The observer for the African National Congress of South Africa stated that a new phenomeno~ -war against children -had been introduced by the apartheid regime to break the fighting spirit of the black majority in South Africa through the establishment of detention c~~ps, the imposition of harsh and unjustified sentences, and severe torture. Thousands of victims of gpartheid had already died as a result of violence, torture, starvation or lack of basic health facilities. She urged the release of Nelson Mandela and all other political prisoners and children in detention. Enlargement of the Commission on the Status of Women 110. Several representatives stated that the membership of the Commission on the Status of Women should be enlarged to 43 members on the basis of equitable geographical distribution, following the model of the Commission on Human Rights. 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the situation of women and children under apartheid in South Africa and Namibia, highlighting the impact of the regime's policies on their lives. It also mentions the efforts of women's organizations and the need for international support. The text does not touch on economic development, natural resources, industry, transport, international trade, culture, science, or technology. It does, however, relate to humanitarian aid, education, and employment, but these are not the main focus. The text primarily deals with human rights and the plight of women and children under a repressive regime.

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