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Civitas United Nations Resolutions for Fall 2003

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STATUS

       

Economic & Social

 

 

 

ES-01

North Korea

Acquisition of Alternative Energy Sources

Divided by the question

ES-02 Pakistan Nuclear Weapon Deletion Not Debated

ES-03

Jordan World Free Trade Zone Not Debated

ES-04

Switzerland Heavy Regulation Stifling Economic Growth Amended & Passed

ES-05

Chile, Switzerland Global Warming Threat to World Flora and Fauna Amended & Passed

Human Rights

 

 

 

HR-01

North Korea

Humanitarian Rights Agenda

Not Debated
HR-02 Jordan Avocation of International Authority over Jerusalem Not Debated

HR-03

Switzerland Discrepancy of Men’s and Women’s Rights in Many U.N. Member Countries Amended & Defeated

HR-04

Cuba Human Rights Standards for Multi-National Corporations Amended & Passed

HR-05

TBA Protecting Human & Civil Rights While Fighting Terrorism Not Debated

Political & Security

 

 

 

PS-01 Pakistan Popular Sovereignty of Kashmir Amended & Passed
PS-02 Syria Amendment to Article 41of the U.N. Charter Tabled

PS-03

Jordan Conflict in West Bank and Gaza Strip Tabled

PS-04

Iran Closed Borders Between Iran and Iraq Not Debated

PS-05

North Korea Opposition to the U.S. Led Nuclear Disarmament of North Korea Not Debated

PS-06

South Korea Nuclear Crisis Awareness in South Korea Not Debated

Security Council

 

 

 

SC-01 Pakistan Boundary Definition Amended & Defeated
SC-02 Pakistan Continuous Support for Resolution 1511 Not Debated
SC-03 U.S.A. U.N. Peacekeeping Force in Iraq Amended & Passed
   

 

Operative Clause 1 Passed, 5-4

Operative Clause 2 Defeated, 0-8

Resolution ES-01

Mike Nichols; Collinsville High School, 2004

Heading:

Re:                              Acquisition of Alternative Energy Sources

Submitted to:              Economic and Social Committee

Submitted by:             North Korea

Date:                           October 20, 2003

Establishing in the PREAMBLE the principles that apply in the resolution:

Mindful that a number of U.N. nations have concerns about North Korea's initiative to resume nuclear research, and

Bearing in mind the depletion of various forms of energy sources within North Korea, and

Reaffirming North Korea's right as a sovereign nation to provide necessary services for its citizens,

Be It Hereby Resolved That The General Assembly:

  1. Calls upon all U.N. members to reconsider the policy pursued by the United States to deny the citizens of North Korea a cheaper and more efficient energy.
     
  1. Urges all U.N. members to evaluate the United States' concerns about the renewed nuclear program in North Korea.

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Not Debated

Resolution ES-02

Kati Duckworth; Collinsville, 2004

Emily Marxer; Collinsville, 2004

Re.:                             Nuclear Weapon Deletion

Submitted to:              Economic and Social Committee

Submitted by:             Pakistan

Date:                           October 24, 2003

Establishing in the PREAMBLE the principles that apply in the resolution:

Having considered life without nuclear weapons, and

Realizing how much destruction nuclear weapons cause, and

Expressing in belief that if India does not dispose its nuclear weapons, and

Believing India would have great power over Pakistan and would happily take Kashmir, and

Suggesting a certain sum of money for disposing nuclear weapons,

Be It Hereby Resolved That The General Assembly:

  1. Urges all countries to dispose of nuclear weapons. Recommending the U.N. grant $100 million to a country for disposal of all nuclear weapons. Supporting only countries with nuclear weapons prior to October, 20, 2003.
     
  1. Declares Pakistan will only dispose of nuclear weapons when India does. Knowing of India’s power over Pakistan if power is not equal.

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Not Debated

Resolution ES-03

Amanda Burr; Collinsville, 2005

Samantha Grueber; Collinsville, 2005

Re.:                             World Free Trade Zone

Submitted to:              Economic and Social Committee

Submitted by:             Jordan

Date:                           October 24, 2003

Establishing in the PREAMBLE the principles that apply in the resolution:

Affirming in the belief that international trade can open both economic and diplomatic channels for many nations, and

Emphasizing Jordan's status as a peaceful and stable nation, and

Welcoming the chance to broaden Jordan's trade and commerce,

Be It Hereby Resolved That The General Assembly:

  1. Calls upon the developed nations to extend the sphere of the world free trade zone to include Jordan.
     
  1. Urges the IMF to provide necessary loans to nations who support diplomacy over war.
     
  2. Expresses its thanks to all U.N. members who are willing to provide economic assistance for nations willing to stabilize the Middle East.

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Amended and Passed, 8-1

Resolution ES-04

Andrew Lechner; Parkway South, 2006

Re:                              Heavy Regulation Stifling Economic Growth

Submitted to:              Economic and Social Committee

Submitted by:              Switzerland

Date:                           October 26, 2003

Establishing in the PREAMBLE the principles that apply in the resolution:

Whereas, the World Bank, a specialized agency of the United Nations, regulating U.N. finances and expenditures, recently disclosed research showing that the least amount of business regulation fosters the strongest economies while tight business regulations and inefficient laws obstruct economic growth, and

Alarmed that in much of Africa, Latin America and the former Soviet Union, heavy business regulation coupled with inefficient public institutions, has led to longer delays in resolving business problems, higher costs and increasing poverty, and

Concerned that because of these foundering economies, some 2.8 billion people around the world live on less than $2 a day, and

Realizing that economic reform targeting heavy business regulation could help alleviate poverty in these countries,

Be it Hereby Resolved That the General Assembly:

  1. The World Bank of the United Nations shall reward any streamlining of regulations in the areas of starting a new business or resolving commercial disputes in counties with foundering economies. The reward will be in the form of priority status for receipt of interest free loans and technical assistance.

     
  2. The U.N. shall encourage establishment of laws that help businesses collect debts and thus attract new and continued business in foundering nations.
     
  3. U.N. financial responsibility will decrease as economies improve through more efficient business regulations and laws.
     
  4. Establish eligibility requirements for countries to receive this aid.
    a. Countries must be in a peaceful standing in the world to be considered for financial aid and assistance.
    b. Countries must also fit into a certain economic bracket (of the 25 poorest countries), determined by factors including per capita income, gross national income, life expectancy, percentage of population enrolled in school, and others.
    c. A screening committee will be established to determine final eligibility for receiving financial aid from the world bank, with preference given to those who fall into 4b and meet the requirements of 4a. However, those nations not at war but not on the 4b "preferential list" will be considered for receiving aid, as an exception, should they apply to the screening committee as such.
     
  5. A larger committee also will be established for the advisement and encouragement of nations deemed eligible by the screening committee. This larger committee will advise nations on appropriate regulations for streamlining and other fiscal policies that promote economic growth while at the same time protecting the health of its citizens.
    a. This committee will be composed of economic advisors (at least one from each world region so as to encompass all aspects of economy and government), representatives of the World Bank, and senior United Nations officials.
    b. Upon rewarding aid to accepted countries, this committee shall, upon an ongoing annual basis, meet with representatives of a country to reevaluate its level of assistance, and decrease financial responsibilities as economies improve through these more efficient regulations.
     
  6. Rewards for said streamlining and its effective implementation will include interest free loans from the World Bank for the duration of U.N. and World Bank Aid, and unlimited advice from the new committee (created in clause 5) will be provided as well. The committee may also add incentives other than those listed above as resources allow.
     
  7. Suggest to all member nations that a duty be levied on weaponry of any kind, and request of all nations who impose said duty donate the proceeds to the World Bank.

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Amended and Passed, 8-1

Resolution ES-05

Josh Gonzales; Parkway South, 2006

Andrew Lechner; Parkway South, 2006

Heading:

Re:                              Global Warming Threat to World Flora and Fauna

Submitted to:              Economic and Social Committee

Submitted by:             Chile, Switzerland

Date:                           November 3, 2003

Establishing in the PREAMBLE the principles that apply in the resolution:

Whereas global warming is one of the world's most serious environmental problems, and

Recognizing that carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases released from fossil fuel consumption, pollution of air, water and soil by industrial products such as chlorofluorocarbons and refrigerants and deforestation, can trap heat in our atmosphere causing this global warming, and

 Deeply concerned that these temperature changes threaten the world's most biologically diverse habitats, possibly causing extinction of thousands of species and ultimately affecting human health,

Be it Hereby Resolved That the General Assembly:

  1. Urges all U.N. member nations to reward companies in their countries that make investments in energy efficient technologies and clean renewable energy.
     
  2. Encourage members to increase the fuel economy in all types of transportation.
     
  3. Calls upon all member nations to support the Kyoto Protocol for emissions limits and pass legislation to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from power plants and reduce pollution causing acid rain.
     
  4. Organize a grant program funded by raising the U.N. dues of the 10 most polluting countries (as determined by the U.N. Environment program). Countries can apply for grants to pay for environmentally safer technologies.

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Not Debated

Resolution HR-01

Brad Collignon; Collinsville High School, 2004

Dylan Cox; Collinsville High School, 2004

Heading:

Re:                              Humanitarian Rights Agenda

Submitted to:              Human Rights Committee

Submitted by:             North Korea

Date:                           October 20, 2003

Establishing in the PREAMBLE the principles that apply in the resolution:

Urging the United States to recede from Iraq, and

Drawing attention to Guantánamo Bay, Cuba where prisoners of are being forcibly oppressed against their will, and

Alarmed by the fact that these countries commit these deeds against the Universal Declaration of Human Rights openly and without repercussions imposed upon them,

Be It Hereby Resolved That The General Assembly:

  1. Insist that a new course be chartered to make the world's cities, towns, villages, healthy, safe, equitable and sustainable in the 21st century.
     

  2.  Request that any nation that dishonors and does not allow the requested freedoms stated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights have sanctions impending on that particular nation – each case taken separately by a committee formed by one delegate from each nation with active roles in the Security Council.
     

  3.  Call on decent and honorable delegates to push for a precise plan of action to combat social injustices and to increase peace around the world.

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Not Debated

Resolution HR-02

Dylan Cox; Collinsville, 2004

Re.:                             Avocation of International Authority over Jerusalem

Submitted to:              Human Rights Committee

Submitted by:              Jordan

Date:                           October 24, 2003

Establishing in the PREAMBLE the principles that apply in the resolution:

Recognizing the historical significance the city of Jerusalem represents to various
countries, and

Concerned that the focus of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict includes who controls Jerusalem, and

Taking into account neither Palestinian nor Israelis are able to settle the conflict bilaterally,

Be It Hereby Resolved That The General Assembly:

  1. Urges all U.N. members to support international status for the city of Jerusalem.
     
  1. Expresses in belief that peace in the West Bank can only be reached through diplomatic channels.

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Amended and Defeated, 8-7-2

Resolution HR-03

Andrea Coulter; Parkway South, 2006

Andrew Lechner; Parkway South, 2006

 

Re:                              Discrepancy of Men’s and Women’s Rights in Many U.N. Member Countries

Submitted to:              Human Rights Committee

Submitted by:              Switzerland

Date:                           October 28, 2003

Alarmed that in many U.N. member countries repressive social norms dictate that women cannot travel without permission, appear in public unescorted by a male guardian, drive a car and may only participate in certain professions, and

 Concerned that in many of these countries, women are prevented from getting an education. For example in Saudi Arabia, half of all women were illiterate as recently as the mid-1990’s, and

Deeply disturbed that in such countries, disobedience to these constraints may result in bodily injury, imprisonment and even death,

Be It Hereby Resolved That The General Assembly:

  1. Encourages all U.N. members to support moderate organizations that do not subjugate women and to provide momentary assistance to organizations already working to help female victims of abuse world wide.
     
  2. Appeals to new and present leadership, in the process of nation-building to include women’s rights in their new governments.
     
  3. Requests that any nation in flagrant violation of the Universal Declaration of  Human Rights of the United Nations, in their treatment of women, be subjected to political sanctions. For, example U.N. aid to education programs will only be given if both genders are enrolled.

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Amended and Passed, 11-2-3

Resolution HR-04

Re:                               Human Rights Standards for Multi-National Corporations

Submitted to:                Human Rights Committee

Submitted by:               Cuba

Date:                            November 3, 2003

Noting that Article 23 of the UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS [UDHR] states that “everyone has the right to…just and favorable conditions of work,” and that “everyone who works has the right to just and favorable remuneration ensuring for himself and his family an existence worthy of human dignity…”

Further noting that Article 24 of the UDHR states that “Everyone has the right to rest and leisure, including reasonable limitation of working hours and periodic holidays with pay;”

Believing that the UDHR applies not only to states and individuals, but also to “organs of society,’ including businesses;

Deeply concerned that, in the pursuit of profits, many multi-national corporations demonstrate a flagrant disregard for the human rights of their workers;

Be It Hereby Resolved that the General Assembly:

  1. Enforce human rights “norms” that apply to multi-national corporations.
  2. Specify that the following are violations of the human rights standards:
    1. employing child labor;
    2. paying a below-subsistence wage, which constitutes less than a minimum wage based on average family size and the cost of living in that country
    3. creating unsafe working conditions;
    4. polluting the environment
  3. Require non-compliant corporations to pay a fine to the United Nations appropriate to the corporation's gross income to fund organizations that aid victims of corporate human rights violations including environmental clean-up, until its corporate practices are corrected.
  4. Create a committee to monitor multi-national corporations and to report violations to the General Assembly.
  5. Refuse to engage in contracts for goods and/or services with any multi-national corporation found in violation of these standards.

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Not Debated

Resolution HR-05

Re:                               Protecting Human & Civil Rights While Fighting Terrorism

Submitted to:               Human Rights Committee

Submitted by:              TBA

Date:                            November 7, 2003

 

Noting that, on March 6, 2003, United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan stated that “United Nations responses to terrorism, as well as efforts to thwart it and prevent it, should uphold the human rights that terrorists aim to destroy;”

Believing that respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law are essential tools in the effort to combat terrorism;

Deeply concerned that in the effort to identify, pursue and capture terrorists and potential terrorists, many countries are trampling on civil and human rights;

Be It Hereby Resolved that the General Assembly:

  1. Endorse guidelines for ensuring the protection of human rights and civil rights during investigations into and prosecution of terrorists and terrorist activities.
  2. Include in those guidelines the following points:
    1. The right to a fair trial cannot be suspended when a case pertains to terrorism;
    2. The death penalty cannot be imposed arbitrarily, solely because the case in question is about terrorism;
    3. Suspects in terrorism cases must be accorded the same rights as suspects in non-terrorism-related cases.
    4. Torture cannot be used as a method of obtaining information about terrorism.
    5. Persons convicted of terrorism cannot be treated inhumanely as part of their punishment or jail sentence.

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Amended and Passed, 10-0-1

Resolution PS-01

Garrett Fischer; Collinsville, 2004

Chris Carril; Collinsville, 2004

Re.:                             Popular Sovereignty of Kashmir

Submitted to:              Political and Security Committee

Submitted by:             Pakistan

Date:                           October 24, 2003

Concerned about the safety of Kashmir, and

Aware of the possible implications of war due to the conflict between India and Pakistan, and

Alarmed by the continued terrorist attacks in Kashmir,

Be It Hereby Resolved That The General Assembly:

  1. Calls upon the international community to aid the people of Kashmir to become a part of Pakistan, a part of India, or a sovereign nation by an election of the People of Kashmir.
     
  1. Urges the U.N. to monitor these elections.
     
  1. Calls upon a multinational peacekeeping force headed by a committee of neutral nations
     
  2. Emphasizes that terrorism must be calmed by the multinational peacekeeping forces before these elections will be held. The U.N. will check the progress of the peacekeeping forces every two years. The elections will be held when the U.N. deems Kashmir stable enough to hold the elections. The multinational peacekeeping force will provide security for the elections.
     
  3. Calls upon all able nations of the U.N. to provide funding and support for the reconstruction of Kashmir in the event that it becomes a sovereign nation.
     
  4. In the event that Kashmir becomes a sovereign nation, the people will decide by vote what sort of government it should have.
     
  5. Emphasizes the hope that these elections will bring peace to the region.

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Amended and Tabled, 9-0-1

Resolution PS-02

Bryan Carlin; SLUH, 2006

Re:                             Amendment to Article 41 of the Charter of the United Nations

Submitted to:              Political and Security Committee

Submitted by:             Syria

Date:                           October 27, 2003

Concerned about the United Nations response to hostile actions on one of its members and,

Aware that The Charter of the United Nations needs to be more explicit in certain instructions to its members and,

Urges the United Nations to make an amendment in order to make the actions of its members clear in a certain course of events,

Be It Hereby Resolved That The General Assembly:

  1. Asks the members to amend Article 41 of The Charter of the United Nations to say: The Security Council may decide what measures not involving the use of armed force are to be employed to give effect to its decisions, but must react within reason with immediate force against any warlike action against a member of the United Nations, and it may call upon the Members of the United Nations to apply such measures. These may include complete or partial interruption of economic relations and of rail, sea, air, postal, telegraphic, radio, and other means of communication, and the severance of diplomatic relations.
     
  1. Sincerely hopes that this amendment would deter future warlike actions made by other nation states against members of this General Assembly.

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Amended and Tabled, 7-3-1

Resolution PS-03

Maddie Ligon; Collinsville, 2007

Leslie Miller; Collinsville, 2007

Re.:                             Conflict in West Bank and Gaza Strip

Submitted to:              Political and Security Committee

Submitted by:             Jordan

Date:                           October 28, 2003

 

Concerned with the escalating conflict in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, an

Alarmed that many of the victims in this conflict are innocent civilians, and

Noting with grave concern that the situation in the West Bank and Gaza Strip will only get worse without the involvement of the international community, 

Be It Hereby Resolved That The General Assembly:

  1. Appeals to the leaders of Israel and the Palestinian Authority to end the current conflict in the region.
     
  2. Authorizes the United Nations to mediate the possible peace in the West Bank and Gaza Strip if both sides are unable to reach an agreement on their own with 20 months of passage.
     
  3. Expresses the hope that both Israel and the Palestinian Authority will agree to constructive peace talks.
     
  4. U.N. aid to Palestinians.

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Not Debated

Resolution PS-04

Christine Collins; Parkway South, 2006

Andrew Lechner; Parkway South, 2006

James Wu; Parkway South, 2006

 

Re.:                             Closed Borders Between Iran and Iraq

Submitted to:              Political and Security Committee

Submitted by:             Iran

Date:                           November 3, 2003

Establishing in the PREAMBLE the principles that apply in the resolution:

Whereas according to U.N. data, Iran already hosts one of the largest refugee populations in the world, and

Acknowledging in 2001, Iran's legal registration program of refugees accounted for 2.4 million Afghans, Azerbaijanis, Iraqis, and Turks, and

Concerned that Iran, has the third most heavily mined country in the world, has borders heavily planted with dangerous mines, left over from an eight year war with Iraq and refugees are in imminent danger of detonating these mines as they illegally enter Iran, and

Aware that so many refugees have entered Iran illegally and they go hungry because they are thus not eligible for international aid, and

Alarmed that numerous refugees, especially Al-Qaeda extremists, end up being a cause of civil unrest and threaten the safety of Iranian civilians, and

Concerned that an open border will contribute to the persistent problems of weapons smuggling and drug trafficking,

 Be It Hereby Resolved That The General Assembly:

  1. Requests that all member nations respect the sovereignty of Iran and its desires to protect its citizens from the disruption of large numbers of refugees.
     

  2. Urges the U.N. to support the settling of Iraqi refugees and any asylum seekers in "Zero Border Camps" inside Iraqi territory, in the unpopulated western region and provide them with basic supplies and shelter.
     

  3. Calls upon the U.N. members to consider the value of preserving the greatest stability to the Middle East as possible, by isolating refugees of different cultures while providing for their humanitarian needs.
     

  4. Proposes the peaceful resolution of conflicts between warring factions in Iraq and the United States so that the flow of refugees into Iran will be diminished.

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Not Debated

Resolution PS-05

-removed-


Not Debated

Resolution PS-06

Angie Bingaman, St. Joseph's

Re.:                             Nuclear Crisis Awareness in South Korea

Submitted to:              Political and Security Committee

Submitted by:             South Korea

Date:                           November 7, 2003

Establishing in the PREAMBLE the principles that apply in the resolution:

Noting that Article 1 of the UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS states that, "All human beings are born free and in equal dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.", and

Acknowledging that Article 3 of the UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS states that, "Everyone has the right to life, liberty, and security of person.", and

Acknowledging the fact that North Korea has admitted to a secret run-uranium enrichment program in violation of a 1994 accord with the United States, and

Aware that South Korea is bordering North Korea, and any effects of a potential nuclear crisis in North Korea will have a severe negative impact on South Korean geography and life, and

Recognizing that North Korea held a first round of diplomatic talks concerning their nuclear regime with South Korea, United States, China, Japan, and Russia in August, which ended without agreement, and

Noting that North Korea previously agreed to again address South Korea with multilateral talks concerning the threat of nuclear crisis by the end of 2003, and

Aware that North Korea has failed to address South Korea in anyway concerning these threats as promised, and

Whereas 2003 is coming to an end in the next several weeks,

Be It Hereby Resolved That The General Assembly:

  1. Shall take the role in establishing diplomacy by conducting the second round of North Korean Nuclear Crisis Awareness Negotiations (NKNCAN).
     

  2. Establish a deadline of when the NKNCAN shall take place before December 31, 2003.
     

  3. When the NKNCAN takes place, the United Nations shall mediate and oversee the process by establishing a location and time period in which negotiations shall be made.
     

  4. Shall enact that South Korea will obtain appropriate answers to legitimate questions asked during the NKNCAN regarding their geographic/political safety and vulnerability.
     

  5. Shall record the statements made by all countries involved in the NKNCAN, and publish a bulletin relaying this information publicly by means of the official United nations web site and by official request forms.
     

  6. Shall promote a multinational response effort to the statements made during the NKNCAN regarding each countries nuclear/nuclear endangerment policy.
     

  7. Will respond to the multinational response by discussing if a second NKNCAN is needed for further deliberations.

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Amended and Defeated

Resolution SC-01

Jiyoung Kang, Collinsville 2004

Katie Shasteen, Collinsville 2004

Re.:                             Boundary Definition

Submitted to:              Security Council

Submitted by:             Pakistan

Date:                          October 23, 2003

Establishing in the PREAMBLE the principles that apply in the resolution:

Deeply disturbed that that people are still dying over India-Pakistan conflict in the region of Kashmir, and

Noting with grave concern that children are being drawn to fighting in the forenamed region, and

Terrified by the threat of nuclear war, and

Recalling past agreements on the subject that have not resolved the conflict, and

Understanding that the people of the nations of Pakistan and India cannot resolve the conflict quickly and without outside support, and

Recalling the India possess a substantial region of Kashmir, and

Recalling India's inability to support peace talks between Pakistan and India, and

Identifying India's failure to reveal any control over the region of Kashmir or security against militants, and

Emphasizing Article 2 and Article 15 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which give the freedom of religion and the freedom to change nationality, and

Deeply concerned for the oppressed rights of the people of Kashmir in the land controlled by India as demonstrated by the separatist movement,

Be It Hereby Resolved That The General Assembly:

  1. Calls upon the nations of the United Nations to recognize the rights and interests of the people of Kashmir.
     
  1. Asks that members of the United Nations hand more physical area of the region of Kashmir over to Pakistan jurisdiction, thus moving the Line of Control.
     
  1. Insisting that the Kashmiri have a voice in their nationality and that a vote be placed as to who should control the region.

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Not Debated

Resolution SC-02

Olivia Lang; Collinsville, 2004

Laureen Sheehan; Collinsville, 2004

 

Re.:                             Continuous Support for Resolution 1511

Submitted to:              Security Council

Submitted by:             Pakistan

Date:                           October 29, 2003

Establishing in the PREAMBLE the principles that apply in the resolution:

Reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to U.N. resolution 1511, and

Recognizing the importance of including Muslim nations in the reconstruction of Iraq, and

Taking into account support for resolution 1511 may include other means of assistance than military troops,

Be It Hereby Resolved That The General Assembly:

  1. Welcomes the opportunity to assist in the rebuilding of Iraq.
     
  1. Reaffirms in its belief that Pakistan and other countries may not be able to provide military troops to the reconstruction effort in Iraq.
     
  1. Expresses its conviction in helping the Iraqi people achieve stability and sovereignty.

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Amended and Passed

Resolution SC-03

Angie Bingaman; St. Joseph's, 2004

Re.:                             U.N. Peacekeeping Force in Iraq

Submitted to:              Security Council

Submitted by:             U.S.A.

Date:                           November 7, 2003

Establishing in the PREAMBLE the principles that apply in the resolution:

Acknowledging that Article 1 Section 1 of the U.N. Charter states: The Purposes of the United Nations are: To maintain international peace and security, and to that end: to take effective collective measures for the prevention and removal of threats to the peace, and for the suppression of acts of aggression or other breaches of the peace, and

Recognizing that Article 1 section 3 of the U.N. Charter states that : The Purposes of the United Nations are: To achieve international cooperation in solving international problems of an economic, social, cultural, or humanitarian character, and

Remembering the drastic political and humanitarian shock that Iraq felt after the uprising of Saddam Hussein, Reflecting about the efforts made by the US to reinstate democracy and peace into a dictated nation through means of warfare,

Noting that  the United States peacekeeping regime is present in the land of Iraq and is slowly assisting the country in rehabilitation,

Realizing that the United States is the sole country acting in the means of revival for Iraq,

Concerned about the dire political and social condition Iraq will be faced with if US forces are removed from the country,

Noting that the Iraqi Governing Council is in its developing stages of formation, and is not ready to rule on its own if the United States shall ever withdraw from humanitarian efforts.

Be It Hereby Resolved That The General Assembly:

  1. Forms the United Nations Iraq Peacekeeping Authority (UNIPA) to help assist the people of Iraq in rehabilitation and revival.
     

  2. The UNIPA shall be composed of three (3 ) voluntary sectors from the countries represented in the Security
    Council and General Assembly: military, diplomatic, and health/social work.
     

  3. The UNIPA shall allow the people of Iraq and its Governing Council to begin to develop a timetable for
    political progression, an initial constitution and a creation of governmental institutions.
     

  4. The UNIPA shall assist the Iraqi Governing Council with primary political ambitions, and slowly as time
    progresses, lessen its presence in the governmental structure.
     

  5. The UNIPA shall promote peace and welfare throughout the nation by conducting nationwide
    conferences and by meeting with authoritative officials to discuss the importance of general
    prosperity.
     

  6. The 3 sectors of the UNIPA shall arrive in Iraq on January 1, 2004, and shall remain in Iraq for the
    passing of two (2) years. After the duration of a year, The Security Council will meet to discuss progress.
     

  7. Progressively the sectors will withdraw from the country until rehabilitative needs are met.

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