Resolution Writing

When writing a resolution at DeMUN, it's important to work collaboratively and maintain fairness among respected delegates. Divide tasks according to strengths and availability to streamline the drafting process—research, clause writing, and proofreading should be shared equally. Encourage a collaborative approach by sharing drafts early, incorporating diverse viewpoints, and seeking consensus. Fairness is key; respect each member’s contribution, avoid dominating the process, and ensure that everyone agrees on the final resolution. This approach fosters a well-rounded, effective resolution that addresses global issues and offers practical solutions.

Clarity and Precision:

  • Avoid Ambiguity: Each clause should clearly state what actions are to be taken.

  • Consistent Terminology: Use precise and uniform language throughout the resolution.

  • Direct Address: Use "calls upon," "encourages," "urges," etc., rather than more general terms.

Language and Tone:

  • Formal Language: Use formal and diplomatic language. Avoid using slang, jargon, or overly casual language.

  • Neutral and Balanced: Present the issue in a balanced way, recognizing both challenges and potential solutions.

  • Respectful of Different Perspectives: Acknowledge varying viewpoints without showing favoritism.

Review and Amend:

  • Feedback: Share drafts with fellow delegates and advisors to get feedback.

  • Amendments: During the debate, delegates may propose amendments to improve the resolution. Be prepared to accept changes and revisions.

Perambulatory Clauses

  • Acknowledging

  • Affirming

  • Alarmed

  • Anxious

  • Appreciating

  • Approving

  • Aware

  • Bearing in mind

  • Believing

  • Concerned

  • Confident

  • Contemplating

  • Convinced

  • Declaring

  • Deeply concerned

  • Deeply conscious

  • Deeply convinced

  • Deeply disturbed

  • Deeply regretting

  • Deploring

  • Desiring

  • Determined

  • Emphasizing

  • Expecting

  • Expressing satisfaction

  • Fulfilling

  • Fully aware

  • Fully alarmed

  • Fully believed

  • Further guided by

  • Having adopted

  • Having approved

  • Having considered

  • Having decided

  • Having examined

  • Having received

  • Having reviewed

  • Keeping in mind

  • Noting further

  • Noting with approval

Operative Clauses

  • Accepts

  • Adopts

  • Affirms

  • Appeals

  • Appreciates

  • Approves

  • Authorizes

  • Calls upon

  • Commands

  • Concurs

  • Condemns 

  • Confirms

  • Congratulates

  • Considers

  • Decides

  • Declares

  • Deplores 

  • Designates

  • Directs 

  • Emphasizes

  • Encourages

  • Expressing/Expresses

  • Endorses

  • Further instructs 

  • Instructs 

  • Invites

  • Notes

  • Reaffirms

  • Recognizes 

  • Recommends 

  • Regrets 

  • Reiterates 

  • Renews its appeal

  • Repeats 

  • Suggests 

  • Strongly supports

  • Takes note of

  • Transmits 

  • Urges 

  • Welcomes

Format

Passed Resolution: Accessibility * Care * Transparency - ACT PLAN 

Committee: United Nations Social, Humanitarian, Cultural Committee SOCHUM 

Topic A: Refugees in Sanctuary Cities

Sponsors: México, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Egypt

Signatories: Saudi Arabia, Guatemala, Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, Canada, Venezuela, Bahamas, Ukraine, Italy, Cuba, Bolivia, Denmark, Peru, Haiti, Chad, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic 

To the committee of the United Nations Social, Humanitarian, Cultural Committee, 

  • Deeply concerned with the improper and unfair treatment of refugees, based solely upon their country of origin,

  • Deeply concerned about the 65 million forcibly displaced persons worldwide who are often denied their basic human rights,

  • Endorsing equitable access to integration strategies for refugees across the world,

  • Reflecting on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which ensures inclusive and equitable quality education and promotes lifelong learning opportunities for all people,

  • Noting with regret that poverty and malnutrition hinder refugees and displaced persons from accessing basic education and vital livelihood programming as highlighted by the UNHCR report Global Acute Malnutrition,

  • Acknowledging the need for educational and vocational programs for refugees of all ages as the integration of very poorly educated humanitarian migrants requires long-term training and support,

  • Encouraging the use of NGOs to fund and implement shelter programs, and the use of state governments to implement anti-discriminatory laws,

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    b.

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