text: racist regimes, in particular in southern Africa; it is also noted that in several countries segments of the population have continued to maintain attitudes based on racial prejudice and discrimination. 5. The United Nations is convinced more than ever of the need for constant national, regional and international efforts to eliminate racism, apartheid and racial discrimination. 6. The ultimate success of the efforts of the United Na­ tions and other bodies in combating racial discrimination will depend upon: (a) Full adherence to the purposes and principles of the Charter in creating conditions of universal respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms for all, without distinction as to race, colour, descent or national or ethnic origin; (b) The vigour with which action is taken by individual Governments and the degree of co-operation between them, inside and outside the United Nations, to fulfil the purposes and principles of the Charter and to implement the resolutions relating to the eradication of racist policies and practices, as well as colonialism; (c) The full utilization of the desire and readiness of men and women to devote their energies talents and abilities to the benefit of society and more particularly to combat racism and racial discrimination. 7. To this eDd, the General Assembly proclaims the years 1973 to 1983 as the Decade for Action to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 8. The ultimate goals of the Decade are to promote human Hunts and fundamental freedom for all, without dis­ tinction of any kind on grounds of race, colour, descent or national or ethnic origin, especially by eradicating racial pre­ judice, racism and racial discrimination; to arrest any ex­ pansion of racist policies, to eliminate the persistence of racist policies and to counteract the emergence of alliances 
analysis: The text appears to focus on the elimination of racism and racial discrimination, which is a social and humanitarian issue. It emphasizes the need for international cooperation and efforts to combat racism, apartheid, and racial discrimination. The goals and objectives of the Decade for Action to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination also highlight the importance of promoting human rights and fundamental freedoms for all.