text: the United Nations by the delegations of Afghanistan, Burma, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Pakistan, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Syria and Yemen, regarding the question of race conflict in South Africa resulting from the policies of apartheid of the Government of the Union of South Africa, Considering that one of the purposes of the United Nations is'to achieve international co-operation in pro­ moting and encouraging respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms for all. without distinction as to race, sex, language or religion, Recalling that the General Assembly declared in its résolution 103 ( I ) of 19 November 1946 that it is in the higher interests of humanity to put an end to re­ unions and so-called racial persecution, and called upon all governments to conform both to the letter and to the spirit of the Charter and to take the most prompt and energetic steps to that end, 1. Declares that in a multi-racial society harmony and respect for human rights and freedoms and the peaceful development of a unified community are best assured when patterns of legislation and practice are directed towards ensuring equality before the law of all persons regardless of race, creed or colour, and when economic, social, cultural and political participation of all radal g; oups is on a basis of equality ; 2. Affirms that governmental policies of Member States which are not directed towards these goals, but which are designed to perpetuate or increase discrimi­ nation. are inconsistent with the pledges of the Mem­ bers under Article 56 of the Charter ; 3 Solemnly calls upon all Member States to bring their policies into conformity with their obligation under the Charter to promote the observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms. 401st plenary meeting, 5 December 1952. « See document A/2183. • Ibid. 3 
analysis: The text appears to be a resolution or declaration by the United Nations regarding the issue of apartheid in South Africa, focusing on the promotion of human rights and fundamental freedoms, and the elimination of discrimination based on race, creed, or color. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that it is a official document rather than a scientific or technical text. The content is more focused on social and political issues rather than economic or environmental ones.