including those under Chapter VII of the Charter, to eliminate the threat to international peace and security posed by the situation; 10. Urges all specialized agencies and other inter­ national organizations to withhold the benefits of in­ ternational co-operation from the Government of South Africa so long as it persists in its policies of apartheid; 11. Invites all States and organizations to observe with appropriate ceremonies the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on 21 March 1970—the tenth anniversary of the Sharpeville mas­ sacre—in solidarity with the oppressed people of South Africa, and to make special contributions on that day in support of the struggle against apartheid; 12. Requests the Special Committee: (a) To take additional steps to promote assistance to the national movement of the oppressed people of South Africa against the policies of apartheid, in con­ sultation with the Secretary-General of the United Nations and the Organization of African Unity; (b) To hold consultations with representatives of this movement on various aspects of the question; (c) To take further steps, including the holding of joint meetings with other appropriate organs of the United Nations, to increase its co-operation and co­ ordinate its efforts with such organs; (d) To continue its co-operation with the special­ ized agencies and non-governmental organizations con­ cerned with the problems of southern Africa; 13. Requests the Secretary-General and Member States to intensify dissemination of information on the problems of the policies of apartheid of the Govern­ ment of South Africa, in the light of the recommen­ dations set forth in paragraphs 155 to 160 of the report of the Special Committee. 1816th plenary meeting, 21 November 1969. 6 ¡bid., Twenty-fourth Session, Annexes, agenda item 106, document A/7754. 55 2508 (XXTV). Question of Southern Rhodesia The General Assembly, Having considered the question of Southern Rho­ desia, 