Writing a Model United Nations Resolution Presented by

Writing a Model United Nations Resolution Presented by: Lisa Hayes and Lauren Walton

Format of a Resolution ¡ Three Parts l l l Heading Preambulatory Clauses Operative Clauses

Heading Committee: place where topic is introduced ¡ Subject: topic of resolution ¡ Sponsored by: list of sponsoring nations ¡ Example ¡ Committee: Environment Subject: Disposal of Nuclear Wastes Sponsored by: Argentina l

Preambulatory Clauses ¡ Purpose l l l Outline history of problem Show topic falls in jurisdiction of committee Show need for UN to find solution Begin with passive verb ¡ Followed by a comma ¡

Sample Preambulatory Clauses Fully aware of the effects of the waste of nuclear reactors, ¡ Realizing that the half-life of such waste is 10, 000 years, ¡ Having examined reprocessing techniques and found them to be ineffective, ¡

Some Preambulatory Phrases ¡ Affirming Alarmed by Approving Aware of Bearing in mind Believing Confident Contemplating Convinced Declaring Deeply concerned Deeply conscious Deeply convinced. Deeply disturbed Deeply regretting Desiring Emphasizing Expecting Expressing its appreciation Expressing its satisfaction Fulfilling Fully alarmed Fully aware Fully believing Further deploring Further recalling. Guided by Having adopted ¡ Having considered further Having devoted attention Having examined Having heard Having received Having studied Keeping in mind Noting with regret Noting with deep concern Noting with satisfaction Noting further. Noting with approval Observing Reaffirming Realizing Recalling Recognizing Referring Seeking Taking into account Taking into consideration Taking note Viewing with appreciation Welcoming

Operative Clauses ¡ ¡ ¡ Active parts of the resolution Section that makes recommendations, condemns situations, and encourages action Each clause calls for a specific action Begin with active, present tense verb Each followed by semicolon, except for last clause which ends in a period

Sample Operative Clauses 1. Recommends an underground repository to be formed in an able and willing nation, and this nation allow other nations to store nuclear waste; ¡ 2. Expresses its hope that nations will work together peacefully and cooperate fully with one another. ¡

Some Operative Phrases ¡ Accepts Affirms Approves Authorizes Calls upon Condemns Confirms Congratulates Considers Declares accordingly Deplores Designates Draws the attention Emphasizes Encourages Endorses Expresses its appreciation Expresses its hope Further invites Further proclaims Further reminds Further recommends Further requests Further resolves Has resolved Notes Proclaims Reaffirms Recommends Regrets Reminds Requests Solemnly affirms Strongly condemns Supports Takes note of Transmits Trusts

Amendments to a Resolution Definition: clarification in a resolution that incorporates additional interest after a resolution has been formally introduced ¡ Before a resolution is formally introduced, changes can be made at will and document is called a working paper ¡

But. . Before the Resolution Writing ¡ Position Papers l l ¡ Write one for every topic in your committee About one page double spaced for each topic The Point l l What does your country feel about this topic? Prove you researched how your country is acting on this issue/would act

Resolutions Write at least two per delegate. ¡ It would be in your best interest to write more. ¡ Write quality resolutions that will generate quality debate. ¡