text: mightotherwise giverisetotensions. Thoseorgansshould become moreandmore thefocalpointofinternational efforts toacttoprevent violations ofhuman rights andtheirconsequences, tocarryoutresearch intoemerging problems andto develop newinternational standards andmeansofimplementation thatmeritthe confidence ofall.Theycanalsobeexpected toassesstheachievements ofthe past40years, andhowthechallenges aheadcanbestbemet,bothinrelation to thegeneral humanrights programme andinrelation tospecific SUbjects suchasthe fightagainst racism andracialdiscrimination. 35.5Theexperience ofthepastfewyearshasshowntherangeandcomplexity of theofteninterrelated issuesbrought toUnitedNations humanrights organsfor -2-q Digitized by Dag Hammarskjöld Libraryconsideration andstudy. OneofthemaintasksoftheUnited Nations inthecoming yearswillbetobringintosharper focustheconnection between thepursuit of peace, development andtheenhanced protection ofhumandignity. TheSecretariat willplayitsroleinconjunction withMember States, aswellaswith non-governmental organizations. 35.6 Arelated majortaskbefore theinternational community inthecomingyears willbetomaketherights andfreedoms already laiddowninthebodyof international humanrights lawareality foreveryone. Thus,inparallel with continuing efforts inthefieldofstandard-setting andthepriority attention devoted totheinternational implementation process, greater emphasis willbegiven totherequirements ofnational institution-building, aswellasinformation and education. Through theWorldPublic Information Campaign forHumanRights launched bytheGeneral Assembly byitsresolution 43/128 of8December 1988,theCentre for HumanRightswillstrive toincrease world-wide public understanding andawareness ofhumanrights andfundamental freedoms. Itwillco-ordinate theactivities for theCampaign within theUnited Nations system andwillmaintain contact with Governments, regional andnational institutions, non-governmental organizations and concerned individuals. 35.7Emphasis willcontinue tobeplaced upontheuniversal ratification and implementation ofthenormsproclaimed bytheUnited Nations andalready agreed uponinpr~nciple. Inordertohelpincreating theconditions forimplementation ofsuchnorms, thoseGovernments whichsodesire shouldreceive thesupport ofthe United Nations insetting uporstrengthening national infrastructures forthe promotion andprotection ofhumanrights. Thissupport willbeprovided through theprogramme ofadvisory services andtechnical assistance andwillinclude, depending ontheexpressed needs,training ofgovernment officials and administrators ofjustice; expert advice; andtechnical assistance, forinstance, inthebuilding upoflawlibraries andlawfaculties, andinthedrafting oflegal textsinconformity withinternational standards. Theoverall objective ofthe Secretariat forthe1990swillbetocontribute tothedevelopment ofatruly universal culture ofhumanrights comprising aframework forinternational law, national systems backed byadvice andtechnical assistance, andaninformed public opinion. 3.Subprogramme structure andpriorities 35.8Inthelightoforientation, theprogramme onpromotion andprotection of humanrightswillconsist ofthefollowing subprogrammes: Subprogramme 1.Implement9tion ofinternational instruments andprocedures Subprogramme 2.Elimination andprevention ofdiscrimination andprotection ofminorities andvulnerable groups Subprogramme 3.Advisory services andtechnical co-operation Subprogramme 4.Research, studies andstandard-setting 35.9 Amongthetasksentrusted totheprogramme, highest priority willbegivento theimplementation ofinternational instruments andprocedures. -3- Digitized by Dag Hammarskjöld LibraryB.Subprogrammes SUBPROGRAMME 1.IMPLEMENTATION OFINTERNATIONAL INSTRUMENTS ANDPROCEDURES (a)Objectives 35.10 Thelegislative authority forsubprogramme 1derives fromGeneral Assembly resolutions 2106A(XX),2200A(XXI), 3068(XXVIII), 33/173, 39/46,44/25,44/128
analysis: The text primarily focuses on the promotion and protection of human rights, which is a crucial aspect of international relations and global governance. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating that it is a policy document or a report from a United Nations agency. The text also mentions the development of international standards and means of implementation, which suggests a focus on international cooperation and norm-setting.