Resolutions

A resolution is a written document that aims to solve a suggested issue on the agenda. For more information on how to write a resolution see Language and Clauses.

Example of a resolution:

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ISSUE: 6

QUESTION OF: Strengthening U.N. Coordination of Humanitarian Assistance

CO-SUBMITTERS: United Kingdom, Mexico, Benin, Brazil, Canada

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 PREAMBULATORY CLAUSES & UNDERLINE THE FIRST WORD OR PHRASE

Reaffirming resolution 33/1996 of 25 July 1996, which encourages governments to work with established U.N. bodies aimed at improving the coordination and effectiveness of humanitarian assistance,

Noting with satisfaction the past efforts of various relevant U.N. bodies and Non-Governmental Organizations,

1. Encourages all relevant agencies of the United Nations to collaborate more closely with

countries at the grassroots level to enhance the carry out of relief efforts;

USE SEMICOLONS TO SEPARATE OPERATIVE CLAUSES.      

UNDERLINE THE FIRST WORD OR PHRASE.

NUMBER EACH OPERATIVE CLAUSE.

2. Urges member states to comply with the goals of the U.N. Department of Humanitarian Affairs to streamline efforts of humanitarian aid;

3. Requests that all nations develop rapid deployment forces to better enhance the coordination of relief efforts of humanitarian assistance in complex emergencies;

4. Calls for the development of a United Nations Trust Fund that encourages voluntary donation from the private transnational sector to aid in the funding of rapid deployment forces.

END RESOLUTION WITH A PERIOD

The resolution is made up of two types of clauses (=sentences): preambulatory clauses and operative clauses. See Clauses for more information.