text: declaration contained in annex II to the report of the Working Group on its seventh session as invited by the Sub-Commission; 8. Urges the Working Group to intensify its efforts to continue and to complete as soon as possible the elaboration of international standards based on a continued and comprehensive review of developments pertaining to the promotion and protection of the human rights of indigenous populations and of the situation and aspirations of indigenous populations throughout the world; 9. Requests the Secretary-General to give all necessary assistance to the Working Group in discharging its tasks, including adequate dissemination of information about the activities of the Working Group to Governments, specialized agencies, non-governmental organizations and organizations and communities of indigenous populations, in order to encourage the widest possible participation in its work; 10. Also requests the Secretary-General to organize, in 1991, within the existing resources and framework of the United Nations regular programme of technical co-operation, a technical conference on practical experience in the realization of sustainable and environmentally sound self-development by indigenous peoples, with the participation of experts from governments, appropriate specialized agencies and indigenous peoples organizations, which should be held along the same lines as the United Nations Seminar on the effects of racism and racial discrimination on the social and economic relations between indigenous peoples and States, held at Geneva from 16 to 20 January 1989 (E/CN.4/1989/22); 11. Expresses its gratitude and appreciation to the Governments and organizations that have already made contributions to the United Nations Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Populations; 12. Appeals to all Governments, organizations and individuals in a position to do so to consider favourably requests for initial as well as further contributions to the Fund; -136-13. Requests the Working Group on Indigenous Populations and the Sub-Commission to consider ways and means of broadening the scope and
analysis: The text appears to be focused on the promotion and protection of the human rights of indigenous populations, with a specific emphasis on their self-development and participation in international discussions. It also touches on the issue of sustainable development and environmental concerns. These themes suggest that the text may be related to issues of social justice, human rights, and sustainable development.