text: of 1949, 69/ Gravely concerned at th3 evidence of tne continuation, and even increase, of several slavery-like practices in many oarts of the vorld, and of the emergence of new forms of such practices, Recalling its resolutions 6 A (XXXI) of I7) September 19?3 and 17 (XXXIV) of 10 September 1981 bv which ic entrusted ^r. Benjanin ' hitaker wich the further extension and updating of the Report on Slavery, 70/ and decision 1980/123 of t'->e Econo-tiic and Social Council aathorizin- the Sub-Conraission to entrust fa?. 'Jnitaker with tne preparation of the report, Having examined the preliminary report 71/ submitted by the Special Rapporteur to the Sub-Commission at its thirty~fourth session and his final report entitled "Updating of the Report on Slavery submitted to the Sub-Commission in 1966 72/ and also the report of the "orkinr Group on Slavery submitted to the Sub-Comnission at its thirty-fifth session, 75/ Convinced that the various phenomena of slavery manifest some of the gravest violations of human rights, that the existence of vestiges of slavery-like practices today is a disgrace to professed international standards, and that respect for huna/i rights cannot be expected to develop if the international community countenances ths continuation of any slavery-like practice, 66/ Adopted at the ~$$ra meeting, on 7 Septemoer 1932, without a vote. See chap. XIV. 67/ Human lights: A compilation of International Instruments (United Nations publication, Salc-s No. E.78..LIV.2) ," p. 29. ' 68/ Ibid., D. 52. 69/ Ibid., p. 60. 7.0/ United nations publication, Sales Iio. 67.XIV.2. 21/ E/CKf.//Sub.2/478. 72/ E/Ch.4/Sub.2/r;82/2C and Acd.l. 73/ E/Cil.4/SuD.?/19o2/:i and Corr-.l.E/CI. A/1983/4 E/CT...1/Sub. 2/l982/<: 3 page 8 6 _Woting that several issues involving the indefensible abuse and exploitation of women and children have not until very recently received sufficient attention, and that this may partly be attributable to women's under-representation in
analysis: This text appears to be related to human rights and the eradication of slavery-like practices, with a focus on the exploitation of women and children. It references various reports and resolutions from the United Nations, indicating a strong connection to international law and policy. The language used is formal and technical, suggesting a specialized or expert audience.