text: Recalling further its resolution 1985/26 of 11 March 1985, in which it encouraged the Secretary-General to continue and enhance his efforts under the programme of advisory services in the field of human rights to provide practical assistance to States in the implementation of international -126-conventions on human rights, particularly the International Covenants on Human Rights, and its resolutions 1986/52 of 13 March 1986, 1987/37 and 1987/38 of 10 March 1987, 1988/53 and 1988/54 of 8 March 1988 and 1989/71 and 1989/72 of 8 March 1989, Mindful of the provisions of General Assembly resolution 926 (X) that advisory services shall be rendered by the Secretary-General solely at the request of Governments, Taking note with appreciation of the report of the Secretary-General (E/CN.4/1990/43), Noting with appreciation the enhanced efforts of the Secretary-General to co-ordinate system-wide advisory services and technical assistance in the field of human rights and the foundation of a flexible inter-agency mechanism for human rights activities, Noting with appreciation the organization of an international seminar on cultural dialogue between the countries of origin and the host countries of migrant workers, held in Athens from 18 to 26 September 1989, and of a national training course on international human rights standards, held in Moscow from 27 November to 1 December 1989, Noting the importance of expert services, fellowships and scholarships, training courses and seminars under the programme of advisory services as forms of practical assistance to States with a view to enabling them to develop the necessary infrastructure to meet international human rights standards, Supporting, therefore, the general thrust of the plan of activities contained in the report of the Secretary-General (E/CN.4/1990/43, sect. IV), 1. Welcomes the increasing number of requests from Governments for support and technical assistance in the field of human rights; 2. Reaffirms that the programme of advisory services in the field of
analysis: This text appears to be discussing the activities and programs of the United Nations in the field of human rights, specifically the provision of advisory services and technical assistance to states to help them implement international human rights conventions. The text mentions seminars, training courses, and expert services, which suggests a focus on capacity-building and education. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating a high-level discussion of international policy.