text: survival, development and full participation in social, cultural, educational and other endeavours necessary for their individual growth and well-being. The Declaration of the World Summit calls on all Governments to promote earliest possible ratification and implementation of the Convention. 5. In the past two years, a set of goals for children and development in the 1990s have been formulated in several international forums attended by virtually all Governments, relevant United Nations agencies and major NGOs. In support of these goals and in line with the growing international consensus in favour of greater attention to the human dimension of development in the 1990s, this Plan of Action calls for concerted national action and international co-operation to strive for the achievement of the following major goals for the survival, protection and development of children by the year 2000. (a) Reduction of 1990 under-5 child mortality rates in all countries by one third or to a level of 70 per 1,000 live births, whichever is the greater reduction; 1 ••• E/ICEF/1990/L.20 English Page 8 (b) Reduction of maternai mortality rates by half of 1990 levels; (c) Reduction of severe and moderate malnutrition among under-5 children by one half of 1990 levels; (d) Universal access to safe drinking water and to sanitary means of excreta disposa!; (e) Universal access to basic education and completion of primary education by at least 80 per cent of primary school age children; (f) Reduction of the adult illiteracy rate to at least half its 1990 level (the appropriate age group to be determined in each country), with emphasis on female literacy; (g) Protection of children in especially difficult circumstances, particularly in situations of armed conflicts. 6. A list of more detailed sectoral goals and specifie actions which would enable the attainment of the above major goals can be found in the appendix to this Plan 
analysis: The text appears to focus on the well-being and development of children, with a emphasis on their survival, protection, and education. It outlines specific goals and targets for reducing child mortality rates, improving access to education and healthcare, and promoting universal access to basic necessities such as clean water and sanitation. The text also touches on issues related to humanitarian aid and relief, particularly in situations of armed conflict.