text: nature and effect of any racial discrimination of whose existence they have knowledge in their sphere of com­ petence and requests that such reports should be submitted annually, and also endorses the invitation ad­ dressed by the Council to the non-governmental or­ ganizations in consultative status referred to in para­ graph 5 above which have a special interest in the elimination of racism and racial discrimination to com­ municate biennially to the Council, and for the infor­ mation of any interested organ of the United Nations, their endeavours and progress in the struggle against racism, apartheid and racial discrimination in all its forms; 7. Requests the Secretary-General: (a) In conformity with the conclusions stated in paragraphs 52 and 57 of his report on the review and reappraisal of United Nations information policies and activities,9 to study information programmes on all questions relating to racial discrimination, taking into account the views of the Economic and Social Council and its competent subsidiary bodies with a view to in­ tensifying the realization of such programmes; (ft) To pursue, as a major feature of action to combat racism and racial discrimination after the Inter­ national Year, a world-wide programme intended to build up public opinion, especially through radio and television broadcasts, and the distribution of appro­ priate literature such as the Statement on Race and Racial Prejudice,10 adopted by a committee of experts on the subject convened by the United Nations Educa­ tional, Scientific and Cultural Organization in Paris in September 1967, and the special study on racial dis­ crimination in the political, economic, social and cul­ tural spheres, prepared by the Special Rapporteur of the Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities,11 with a view to eradicat­ ing once and for all false racial beliefs based upon dis­
analysis: This text appears to be discussing the efforts of the United Nations to combat racism and racial discrimination, which is a social and human rights issue. The text mentions reports, information programs, and public education campaigns, which suggests that the focus is on raising awareness and promoting understanding and tolerance.