text: Constitution and other relevant legislation. National, social and economic development plans fully safeguarded women's rights in matters such as employment, maternity and child welfare, through the appropriate Standing Committee of the Byelorussia's Supreme Soviet. The legislation assured women's equality with men in all civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, as part of the constant concern for the people's welfare and well-being. 47. Women in her country occupied many leading posts in industry, science and government. Over one third of the deputies to the supreme Soviet were women, and four women were in the Government. Over 50 per cent of the experts in higher education, and some 65 per cent in secondary education, were women and more than half the students in higher educational institutes and middle schools were girls and women. In addition, many young women from developing countries were receiving education and training in the Byelorussian SSR. 48. Although all States should accede to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against women, more than half the States Members of the Organization had not yet done so, including some who blithely preached about human rights with regard to others. 49. To achieve women's equality in fact was a difficult and protracted task, but a legal foundation was needed to begin with. The provisions of the Forward-looking Strategies were reflected in her own country's legislation and procedures. The United Nations must strive to give full effect to the Forward-looking Strategies in the cause of women's equality, peace and social progress. 50. Mrs. WARZAZI (Morocco) said that her delegation supported the activities of the International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of women (INSTRAW), and welcomed the Institute's efforts towards co-operation not only with the specialized agencies and bodies of the United Nations but also with 
analysis: The text discusses the role of women in society, their rights, and the efforts made to achieve their equality. It highlights the representation of women in government, education, and industry, and emphasizes the importance of legislation and international cooperation in promoting women's rights. The text also touches on the need for a legal foundation to achieve women's equality.