Denounces the forcible conscription of Namibian men and women between the ages of 17 and 55 years into the racist army and the detention of children, which consolidate and facilitate widespread repression throughout the country; demands the release of all political prisoners, who include women and children, and the lifting of the state of emergency imposed by South Africa for more than 12 years; calls upon all women of the world to support and assist all bodies struggling to put an end to colonialism in Namibia.

Adopted 44-0-9, 15th meeting

Adopted at the 15th plenary meeting, 26 May 1988.
In: Resolutions and decisions adopted by the Economic and Social Council at its 1st regular session of 1988, 3-27 May 1988. - E/1988/INF/5. - 27 June 1988. - p. 53-54. - Issued in ESCOR, 1988, Suppl. no. 1.