text: achieved thus far had stimulated global efforts to isolate the South African regime further. World public opinion must continue to be mobilized so that States having leverage with the Pretoria regime might be encouraged to impose meaningful sanctions. In that connection, the public campaign for divestment from companies having interests in South Africa was to be commended. 23. The recent suspension by the South African Government of the pass laws was a welcome confir­ mation of the effectiveness of international anti-apartheid efforts. That gesture, however, was only a token one; South Africa must continue to take steps for the immediate and total abolition of apartheid. Failing such comprehensive action, the international community must continue to oppose that system. The World Conference on Sanctions against Racist South Africa, to be held in June 1986, was a timely response to mankind's demands for the elimination of apartheid, and every effort must be made to ensure its success. 24. Mrs. LAFORTUNE (Canada) said that the proclamation in Canada of the Second Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination on 21 March 1986 demonstrated her Government's interest in the problem of racial discrimination at a time when private agencies, companies and individuals in Canada were stepping up their anti-apartheid activi­ ties. It was hoped that all such voluntary measures undertaken in the country, a list of which was to be transmitted to the Secretary-General, would contrib­ ute to the dismantling of apartheid. 25. Turning to the documents before the Council, she expressed disappointment at the lack of informa­ tion in document E/1986/ 15 about the activities of certain United Nations bodies. The Economic and Social Council was supposed to oversee the activities of the various bodies that dealt with racism and racial discrimination. The Council should, for in­ stance, be informed of the activities and decisions of 
analysis: This text appears to be discussing international efforts to combat apartheid in South Africa, including sanctions, divestment, and public awareness campaigns. It mentions the role of the United Nations and its various bodies in addressing the issue. The text also touches on the importance of continued international pressure and action to eliminate apartheid.