text: Government of Mauritania, could serve as a. model of international action. 33/ For a summary of Mr. Whitaker's statement, see document E/CN. "4/Sub. ?/l902/SR. 18.E/CE. 4/198 3/4 E/C1T. / /S-ob. 2/198 2//13 page 59 328. All speakers expressed their appreciation to the Special Rapporteur for his excellent report. Some members supported, in particular, the inclusion among slavery—like practices of issues such as forced marriage and the situation of migrant workers in some countries. In foe view of some members the mandate of the Working Group on Slavery should be so broadened as to enable the Group to consider these problems more thoroughly.' It was suggested in this connection that a change in the title of the Working Group should be envisaged in order to encourage the collaboration of governments which are reluctant to admit that slavery exists in their countries. 329. Some members mentioned that institutional arrangements for enforcement of rights and seeking remedies against slavery-like practices are an important aspect of the Sub-Commission's study. In this connection, it was pointed out that in countries with democratic institutions like a parliament, an independent judiciary and a free press there are already mechanisms for dealing with such problems. Some members also cautioned against using a selective approach whilst listing examples from different countries. 330° Some members suggested that in view of the gravity of the issues raised in the report, the Special Rapporteur should be requested to present his report to the Commission on Human Rights at its thirty-ninth session. 331» At the 18th meeting, the Sub-Commission heard statements by the representatives of the International Labour Organisation and the World Health Organization. At the 19th meeting, statements were made by observers from India, Senegal and Sudan. At the same meeting, statements were also made by the Afro-Asian People's Solidarity
analysis: The text appears to be discussing a United Nations report on slavery and forced labor, highlighting the importance of international action and cooperation to address these issues. The report mentions various countries and international organizations, and discusses the need for institutional arrangements and mechanisms to enforce human rights and seek remedies against slavery-like practices.