Resolutions 101
What will be included in the resolution will be up to the countries gathered (under the guidance of the committee directors). For instance, Iran might effectively convince other countries with its speeches and/or negotiations to include a provision in the resolution that allows all countries to use Nuclear power as a sustainable source of energy in the effort mitigate climate change. The United States, on the other hand, might counter that provision with their own clause restricting the availability of nuclear energy in order to maintain the nuclear safety standards outlined by the IAEA Promoting your countries position in a resolution is essential to earning an award.
Step 1: Unmoderated Caucus- A passing motion for unmoderated caucus signals when you can start working on resolutions. This is an opportunity to leave your seats, talk to other delegates, and most importantly start writing the provisions you would like to see on a resolution based on the positions already established in moderated caucus.
Step 2: Find Sponsors and Signatories- You will need at least two sponsors for a resolution, and at least one third of the committee as signatories in order for your resolution to be debated. Sponsors are those you have worked on the resolution with and signatories are countries which merely support the debate of your resolution.
General Assembly Third Committee ← name of the committee where the document is presented
Sponsors: United States, Austria and Italy ← countries that worked together to create this draft resolution; they have a control of their document.
Signatories: Greece, Tajikistan, Japan, Canada, Mali, the Netherlands and Gabon ←countries that may or may not agree to the resolution but still want to see it debated for some possible amendments
Topic: “Strengthening UN coordination of humanitarian assistance in complex emergencies”
Step 3: Pre-ambulatory Clauses: Preamble states the reasons for which the committee is addressing the issue & highlights the past actions taken by the international community
The General Assembly,
Reminding all nations of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which recognizes the inherent dignity, equality and inalienable rights of all global citizens, [use commas to separate perambulatory clauses]
Reaffirming its Resolution 33/1996 of 25 July 1996, which encourages Governments to work with UN bodies aimed at improving the coordination and effectiveness of humanitarian assistance,
Noting with satisfaction the past efforts of various relevant UN bodies and nongovernmental organizations,
Stressing the fact that the United Nations faces significant financial obstacles and is in need of reform, particularly in the humanitarian realm,
Step 4: Operative Clauses- Operative clauses propose the actions that the international community should take to solve the issues being debated in the committe.
Step 6- Pass your Resolution- If you receive a majority vote of two-thirds on your resolution, congratulations! It will have passed, and the international community can start taking action.
Step 1: Unmoderated Caucus- A passing motion for unmoderated caucus signals when you can start working on resolutions. This is an opportunity to leave your seats, talk to other delegates, and most importantly start writing the provisions you would like to see on a resolution based on the positions already established in moderated caucus.
Step 2: Find Sponsors and Signatories- You will need at least two sponsors for a resolution, and at least one third of the committee as signatories in order for your resolution to be debated. Sponsors are those you have worked on the resolution with and signatories are countries which merely support the debate of your resolution.
General Assembly Third Committee ← name of the committee where the document is presented
Sponsors: United States, Austria and Italy ← countries that worked together to create this draft resolution; they have a control of their document.
Signatories: Greece, Tajikistan, Japan, Canada, Mali, the Netherlands and Gabon ←countries that may or may not agree to the resolution but still want to see it debated for some possible amendments
Topic: “Strengthening UN coordination of humanitarian assistance in complex emergencies”
Step 3: Pre-ambulatory Clauses: Preamble states the reasons for which the committee is addressing the issue & highlights the past actions taken by the international community
The General Assembly,
Reminding all nations of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which recognizes the inherent dignity, equality and inalienable rights of all global citizens, [use commas to separate perambulatory clauses]
Reaffirming its Resolution 33/1996 of 25 July 1996, which encourages Governments to work with UN bodies aimed at improving the coordination and effectiveness of humanitarian assistance,
Noting with satisfaction the past efforts of various relevant UN bodies and nongovernmental organizations,
Stressing the fact that the United Nations faces significant financial obstacles and is in need of reform, particularly in the humanitarian realm,
Step 4: Operative Clauses- Operative clauses propose the actions that the international community should take to solve the issues being debated in the committe.
- Encourages all relevant agencies of the United Nations to collaborate more closely with countries at the grassroots level to enhance the carrying out of relief efforts; [use semicolons to separate operative clauses]
- Urges member states to comply with the goals of the UN Department of Humanitarian Affairs to streamline efforts of humanitarian aid;
- Requests that all nations develop rapid deployment forces to better enhance the coordination of relief efforts of humanitarian assistance in complex emergencies;
- Calls for the development of a United Nations Trust Fund that encourages voluntary donations from the private transnational sector to aid in funding the implementation of rapid deployment forces;
- Stresses the continuing need for impartial and objective information on the political, economic and social situations and events of all countries;
- Calls upon states to respond quickly and generously to consolidated appeals for humanitarian assistance; and
- Requests the expansion of preventive actions and assurance of post-conflict assistance through reconstruction and development. [end resolutions with a period]
Step 6- Pass your Resolution- If you receive a majority vote of two-thirds on your resolution, congratulations! It will have passed, and the international community can start taking action.