text: 1. Takes note of the report of the Secretary-Gen­ eral2 on the status of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimina­ tion;3 2. Expresses its satisfaction with the increase in the number of States which have ratified the Conven­ tion or acceded thereto; 3. Reaffirms once again its conviction that ratifica­ tion of or accession to the Convention on a universal basis and implementation of its provisions are necessary for the realization of the objectives of the Decade for Action to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination; 4. Appeals to States which have not yet become parties to the Convention to ratify it or accede thereto; 5. Appeals to States parties to the Convention to study the possibility of making the declaration provided for in article 14 of the Convention; 2 A/32/186. «Resolution 2106 A (XX), annex. 6. Requests the Secretary-General to continue to submit to the General Assembly annual reports con­ cerning the status of the Convention, in accordance with Assembly resolution 2106 A (XX) of 21 De­ cember 1965. 60th plenary meeting 7 November 1977 32/12. Status of the International Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime of Apartheid The General Assembly, Recalling its resolution 3068 (XXVIII) of 30 No­ vember 1973, by which it adopted and opened for signature and ratification the International Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime of Apartheid, and its resolutions 3380 (XXX) of 10 No­ vember 1975 and 31/80 of 13 December 1976, Reaffirming its conviction that apartheid constitutes a total negation of the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and is a crime against humanity and that its continued intensification and expansion seriously disturb and threaten international peace and security, Convinced that ratification of and accession to the Convention on a universal basis and implementation 
analysis: The text appears to be focused on international law and human rights, specifically addressing issues of racial discrimination and apartheid. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that it is a resolution or statement made by a governing body, such as the United Nations General Assembly.