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The document provides guidelines for writing resolutions for Model UN conferences, including tips for structuring resolutions and examples of operative and perambulatory clauses. Resolutions should address issues concisely while being realistic and citing facts, and should solicit input from many delegations.

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MaMUN Resolution Paper Guide

The document provides guidelines for writing resolutions for Model UN conferences, including tips for structuring resolutions and examples of operative and perambulatory clauses. Resolutions should address issues concisely while being realistic and citing facts, and should solicit input from many delegations.

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Maroc
Model United Nations
Guide to Writing a Resolution, MMXVIII

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Maroc Model United Nations Resolution Guide 1
Resolution Paper

Please pay careful attention to the following guidelines when drafting and submitting your
position papers. Please follow these guidelines carefully when submitting your work to the
Secretariat. Each topic should be addressed briefly in a succinct policy statement representing
the relevant views of your assigned country. You should also include recommendations for
action to be taken by your committee.

Draft Resolutions
Draft resolutions are all resolutions that have not yet been voted on. Delegates write
draft resolutions. There are three main parts to a draft resolution: the heading, the
preamble and the operative section. The heading shows the committee and topic. It
also lists the draft resolution’s signatories (see below). Each draft resolution is one
long sentence with sections separated by commas and semicolons. The subject of the
sentence is the body. making the statement (e.g., Plenary Committee). The preamble
and operative sections then describe the current situation and actions that the

Tips for Resolution Writing


❖ Perambulatory clauses are historic justifications for action. Use them to cite past

resolutions, precedents and statements about the purpose of action.


❖ Operative clauses are policies that the resolution is designed to create. Use them to

explain what the committee will do to address the issue.


❖ Try to cite facts whenever possible.
❖ Create a detailed resolution. For example, if your resolution calls for a new program,

think about how it will be funded and what body will manage it
❖ Be realistic. Do not create objectives for your resolution that realistically cannot be met.

(for example, World peace or Syrian refugees to the moon) Make sure your body can

take the action suggested.


❖ Solicit the views of many states. Your committee will be more likely to approve the

resolutions if many delegates contribute ideas.


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 Operative Clauses

Operative clauses offer solutions to issues addressed earlier in a resolution through the
perambulatory section. These clauses are action oriented and should include both an
underlined verb at the beginning of your sentence followed by the proposed solution.

Each clause should follow the following principals:


❖ Clause should be numbered;
❖ Each clause should support one another and continue to build your solution;
❖ Add details to your clauses in order to have a complete solution;
❖ Operative clauses are punctuated by a semicolon, with the exception of your last
operative clause which should end with a period.

Sample Operative Clauses


❖ Accepts
❖ Encourages ❖ Further recommends
❖ Affirms ❖ Endorses ❖ Further requests
❖ Approves ❖ Expresses its ❖ Further resolves
❖ Authorises
appreciation ❖ Has resolved
❖ Calls ❖ Expresses its hope ❖ Notes
❖ Calls upon
❖ Further invites ❖ Proclaims
❖ Condemns ❖ Deplores ❖ Hopes
❖ Confirms ❖ Designates ❖ Calls Upon
❖ Congratulates ❖ Draws the attention ❖ Transmits
❖ Considers ❖ Expresses its ❖ Reaffirms
❖ Declares accordingly
appreciation ❖ Recommends
❖ Deplores ❖ Expresses its hope ❖ Regrets
❖ Designates ❖ Further invites ❖ Reminds
❖ Draws the attention ❖ Further proclaims ❖ Requests
❖ Emphasises ❖ Further reminds ❖ Supports

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Perambulatory Clauses

The pre-ambulatory clauses states all the issues that the committee wants to resolve on
this issue. It may state reasons why the committee is working on this issue and
highlight previous international actions on the issue

Perambulatory clauses can include

❖ References to the UN Charter;


❖ Citations of past UN resolutions or treaties on the topic under discussion;
❖ Mentions of statements made by the Secretary-General or a relevant UN body or
agency;
❖ Recognition of the efforts of regional or nongovernmental organisations in dealing
with the issue; and General statements on the topic, its significance and its impact.

Sample Pre-ambulatory Clauses


❖ Affirming ❖ Expecting ❖ Having examined
❖ Alarmed by ❖ Emphasising ❖ Having received
❖ Approving ❖ Expecting ❖ Keeping in mind
❖ Bearing in mind ❖ Fulfilling ❖ Noting with deep concern
❖ Believing ❖ Fully aware ❖ Nothing with satisfaction
❖ Confident ❖ Further deploring ❖ Observing
❖ Contemplating ❖ Further recalling ❖ Reaffirming
❖ Convinced ❖ Guided by ❖ Realising
❖ Declaring ❖ Having adopted ❖ Recalling
❖ Deeply concerned ❖ Having considered ❖ Recognising
❖ Deeply conscious ❖ In Seek ❖ Referring
❖ Deeply convinced ❖ In a effort to ❖ Seeking
❖ Deeply Disturbed ❖ Taking in account ❖ Taking into consideration
❖ Deeply Regretting ❖ Remembering ❖ Taking note

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Sample Resolution

Forum: Security Council


Question of: “ Israel Palestinian Conflict”
: Russian Federation
Signatories: China, Isreal

Recalling previous relevant United Nations resolution 242 (1967), and resolution 338 (1973)
which illustrate previous attempts to address the situation between Israel and Palestine,

Emphasizing the growing urgency of the issue with the growth of the Arab population in Israel,
the West Bank and Gaza which is predicted to encompass the majority in 2014,

Noting the attempt by Palestine to become a state within the United Nations,

Aware of the need to address the capital Jerusalem, the growing amount of refugees, the increase
of Israeli settlements, the borders which will be established between both nations, and of UN
support to allow for an effective transition into diplomacy.,

Recognizes the decision made by the Quartet on the Middle East, on September 23, 2011 to issue
a new schedule to resume negotiations between the Israeli government and the Palestinian
Authority and a completion of negotiations by the end of 2012,

Condemns the Israeli settlement expansion in Ariel and East Jerusalem.

1) Urges the entry of Palestine as a state within the United Nations to improve
discussions between both nations and international cooperation;

2) Asks that the UN to create a sub-entity, International Committee of Cooperation and


Diplomacy (ICCD), to improve discussions between both nations; this entity would be
in charge of maintaining dialogue between both states and ensuring the regulation of
previous resolutions;

3) Demands that Palestine, as a state, return to its borders established in 1967, allowing the
UN troops to regulate the transition by:

a. Monitoring the check points established between Israel and Palestine,

b. Ensuring the reintegration of refugees into the new state of Palestine;

Note: Once you write the resolution, place it on the google drive document that your MUN
Director/Advisor has shared with you.
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Joins US!

Communication Director
Leadership Maria Naim
[email protected]

Deputy Secretary General


Questions Badr Squali
[email protected]

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