Resolution Template

The resolution template is designed to help delegates construct their resolutions for an
MUN conference. The template highlights some of the key areas to be address in a
resolution. Not all topics need to be included in a single resolution.

HEADING :
FORUM / COMMITTEE:
QUESTION OF: (Topic question as listed in the conference guide)
SUBMITTED BY: (Country name)

ORGAN: What body are you submitting this too?

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (Full Caps)

PREAMBLE (Command word should be in italics but not underlined)

A – Basic Principles that need to be protected:

B – Established definitions that are needed to establish a common understanding

(Definition of a child)

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Preamble

C – Problems -- acts which violate the principles:

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D – Past actions that have helped protect the principles/solve the problem

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 Operative Clauses
Format of Operative Clauses: 1
a)
i.

Each clause should end with a semi colon ;

A- Start with an inclusive clause that most delegations can agree on.
Calls upon all member states to reconsider their position over all sanctions, and
particularly the sanctions on Iraq and Cuba;

B- Your overall principle or objective for the resolution

Seeks that all member states announce an immediate moratorium on landmine
production

C- If needed, define the key term of the resolution (ie – Child solider – what age is
OPERATIVE CLAUSES

one considered a child, what characteristics will be used to define a solider. Often
you can use an existing definition in previous resolutions but this should then be a
preamble clause)

D- Identify key / or a base resolution that already exists

To think about when reading a previous resolution

Try to identify what problems still exist since the passing of this resolution. Try to
determine to what extent the resolution solved the targeted problems. Identify what
changes have occurred in the world since the resolution has been written.

a. Call on all countries to either ratify or fully implement the resolution or

certain clauses on the resolution
b. Write clauses that expand on a previous resolution

Reaffirms the need for the political commitment of the UN member states at the
highest level in order to insure the implementation of Agenda 21 and results of the
Johannesburg review process of 1992, and other relevant resolutions of the
General Assembly on sustainable development;

E- Determine what specific steps/actions must be taken to solve the problem.

 Requests that the United States of America and the Russian Federation reduce
their existing number of nuclear weapons by 75% in order to encourage nations
OPERATIVE CLAUSES

not to develop chemical weapons as a weapon of deterrence;

F- Include incentives for following the resolution

Encourages the increase of funds and credits given to developing states that are
proceeding in the destruction of chemical weapons in order to support

G- Determine who is responsible for implementing these steps. Will an existing UN

or international agency do this or will this resolution create a new agency? Follow
the steps below if you are creating a new organization.

Creating a organization/ commission in your resolution

1. Give a name to the commission. The first time you cite any
organization, you must write out the name in full.
2. Composition of the commission:

a) Number of people involved

b) Specialties involved – doctors, administrators, scientists – the
more specific the better
c) What countries will be invited to take part in this commission
OPERATIVE CLAUSES

3. Goals
a. what goals does this commission hope to achieve
b. What are the methods of achieving these goals – what
specific ways will this commission work to try and achieve
these goals
Recommends the creation of the “United Nations Violation of Child Rights
Committee” (UNVCRC) which will:

H- Depending on the resolution, you may wish to include penalties and or incentives
to support the implementation of the resolution

I- Determine who will monitor the implementation of the resolution and who will
they report too. How often will they report on the status of implementation?

Suggests that this process be monitored by the UN and other nations that would
be affected, especially those in the Middle East;
 J- Include a sunset clause or a time frame for implementation

Expresses its hope that the sanctions will be fully lifted within eight years;

K- How will you raise awareness/public relations of the issue

OPERATIVE CLAUSES

*Calls for the use of the media to inform society about child soldiers’ conditions
and recruitment as well as about successes that have been achieved, whilst
respecting the right to anonymity of the former child soldier and limiting
unauthorised or too frequent contact with the media which could have a negative
effect on their emotional and psychological redevelopment, using means such as,
but not limited to:
a) the Internet,
b) local and international press,
c) easily accessible information in the community such as educational
seminars;

L- Determine areas that need further studying or consultation

Strongly suggests that all nations, with the help and assistance of The United
Nations Centre for Human Settlements (UNCHS), undertake the following
measures:
a) conducting a year-long, in-depth study on the rights of migrant
workers, including but not limited to data on the following aspects:
i. the level of access to basic sanitation afforded to migrant
workers
ii. the quality of accommodation available to migrant workers
iii. the opportunities for education and employment available to
migrant workers
b) the representation of migrant workers in positions of authority,
i. using the findings of this study to develop and implement an
action plan that would:
ii. have as its foremost priority the guaranteeing of full rights to
all migrant workers
iii. focus on improving infrastructure and basic facilities in areas
largely inhabited by migrant workers;

M- Reemphasis your main principle/objective

Encourages all member states to endeavour to trade fairly with these countries in
particular, and troubled regions in general, so that through mutual trade and
increased prosperity, lasting peace and friendly relations between countries will
ensue

N- Call for the UN to remained focused on the resolution present

Wishes to remain actively seized of the matter
 Top 10 Questions you should ask about every resolution

1. Does the resolution allow room for regional agreements and national laws and
application? Remember resolutions are designed for universal application. If the
application is general, the procedures usually need to be less specific. “This resolution
is vague” is often a sign that a delegate does not understand this important point.

2. Does the resolution assume a strong, well funded national government? Many
resolutions tend to be heavily bureaucratic and rely on a functioning government or
regulatory body. How realistic is it to expect the government of Somalia to have the
same regulatory ability as the government of Japan?

3. Does it have strong clauses that actually solve something or is it just a “status quo”
resolution? The resolution may sound good and have great formatting but in reality it
says nothing. What are the fundamental operating mechanisms for change? How does
this resolution intend to change the status quo?

4. What is the time frame and method of implementation and monitoring? Simply
agreeing to something without accountability means it will likely not get done.

5. Does this resolution comply with the national perspective (religion, economic,
political) of my country? How a country views the way the world should work or
does work will shape the type of resolution it supports. Are there any specific clauses
that violate your country’s policies?

6. Are there any actions that are in violation of the UN Charter or international
agreements?

7. How will this resolution benefit my country should it pass?

8. How can I help strengthen the weak parts of a good resolution? Try to propose
amendments in order to be a constructive member of the committee.

9. Are the supporters of the resolution misrepresenting their actual policies?

10. What will the impact be on my country’s national sovereignty? Every international
law or regulation has a cost to national sovereignty. Question if the costs are
manageable/acceptable to your country.