text: held, or are planned, in connection with the Second Decade and with the programme of advisory services in the field of human rights; (a) Seminar on the effects of racism and racial discrimination on the social and economic relations between indigenous peoples and States (Geneva, 16-20 January 1989); (b) Meeting of experts on indigenous self-government, planned for 1990/91 in accordance with General Assembly resolution 42/47; 32/ (c) Conference on practical experience in the realization of sustainable and environmentally soimd self-development by indigenous peoples, requested, subject to ECOSOC approval, for 1991; 33/ In addition, the Sub-Commission has recommended the holding of regional training courses for indigenous peoples themselves, in himian rights and international procedures. 34/ 15. By rewarding national leaders with greater visibility, an international year offers the opportunity for organizing higher-level policy meetings. Emphasis should be on organizations and agencies which have not yet developed programmes in co-operation with indigenous peoples, such as the Organization of American States, and Organization of African Unity, and within the United Nations system. World Health Organization and Food and Agricultural Organization. Digitized by UN Library GenevaC. Demonstration projects 16. Only the International Year of Shelter for the Homeless made express provision for United Nations support of demonstration projects, Д5/ a useful idea that merits further elaboration. A voluntary fimd (discussed below) could support the most practical and innovative proposals from Governments a. non-govemmental organizations for projects in education and development, an publish the experience of these projects as part of a year-end promotional campaign. This would probably attract more widespread grassroots indigenous participation in the year, than other more political and informational activities. D. Political commitments 17. As part of the International Year of Disabled Persons, the Assembly invited the Secretary-General and heads of States to issue special messages с 
analysis: The text appears to be discussing initiatives and events related to the International Year of Indigenous Peoples, with a focus on human rights, sustainable development, and self-government. The topics mentioned include racism, racial discrimination, indigenous self-government, sustainable development, and environmental issues. These themes suggest that the category should be related to human rights, social development, and environmental issues.