Resolutions of the UN General Assembly on Nuclear Weapons Proliferation
This document outlines vital resolutions proposed by the UN General Assembly to address the pressing issue of nuclear weapons proliferation. It consists of perambulatory clauses that provide background information, references to previous resolutions, and general opinions, coupled with operative clauses offering specific recommendations and actions proposed by member states including the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, France, and Spain. The resolution emphasizes the need for urgent action, reflecting the global commitment to nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation.
Resolutions of the UN General Assembly on Nuclear Weapons Proliferation
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Resolutions The Heart and Soul of the UN
The Purpose • Solutions, actions, or recommendations that are vital to resolving the topics discussed • Official documents from each committee
Main Components • Two main parts: Perambulatory and Operative Clauses
Perambulatory Clauses • Describes the background information • Draws on old documents/prior resolutions • Discusses old actions/solutions/outcomes • Reflects general opinions • States facts and figures
Perambulatory Clauses • Alarmed by • Having adopted • Noting with approval • Confident • Emphasizing • Seeking • Reaffirming • Further recalling
Operative Clauses • Offers new solutions for topics • Advises particular actions • Provides recommendations to the Security Council • Gives general recommendations
Operative Clauses • Accepts • Notes • Reaffirms • Regrets • Designates • Considers • Supports • Further proclaims
The beginning of a resolution… Committee: General Assembly Issue: Nuclear Weapons Proliferation Submitters: United States, United Kingdom, Japan, France, Spain • Start off with your committee name followed by a comma (,) • “The General Assembly,”….
The basics • Start with perambulatory clauses and end each phrase with a comma (,) and italicize the first word • Italicize the first word in EVERY phrase and number each clause • For operative clauses you end each phrase with a semi-colon (;) except for the last phrase which ends with a period (.)
