Resolution GA-03

Bill Bradley, Crystal City High School, 1961

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Re: Decreasing AIDS in Africa

Submitted to: General Assembly

Submitted by: Italy, Nigeria

Date: February 9, 2001

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

Whereas Article 25, Section 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states, “Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health of himself and his family. Including food, clothing, housing, medical care, necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age, or other lack of livelihood due to circumstances beyond their control,

Whereas Article 25, Section 2 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states, “Motherhood and childhood are entitled to special care and assistance. All children, whether born in or out of wedlock, shall enjoy the same protection,”

Stating in the PREAMBLE the problems that exist:

Whereas according to the United Nations “AIDS Epidemic Update,” out of three million deaths caused by AIDS this year, 2.4 million deaths occurred in Africa,

Whereas Africa is home to 70% of HIV positive adults in the world, and 80% of HIV positive children in the world. This is over 25 million in total,

Operative Clauses calling for action:

Be It Hereby Resolved That the General Assembly:

1. Request that all member nations and all international cruise lines agree to charge a 2% tax on all passenger cruise line tickets.

2. Request that all member nations and all international airlines agree to assess a .5% tax on all passenger airline tickets leaving their destination.

3. This money will be forwarded to the purchase of medical and economic supplies for AIDS victims of Africa.

4. The money and supplies will be distributed to various areas of Africa, depending on percentages of AIDS victims living in the areas.

5. The name of this commission will be United Nations Commission to Decrease AIDS in Africa (UNCDAA).

6. This program will be authorized for 7 years. At the end of the fourth year, the General Assembly will commence discussion on the renewal of the program as well as assess the effectiveness.