H A R

Warsaw Model United Nations
Conference
20th - 22nd October 2011
H OW TO WRITE
A R ESOLUTION
How to write a resolution?
A draft resolution is a document written by the delegates before the conference. The policy
statement will be the basis of the resolution while the resolution will be the basis for
discussion.
A resolution is one long sentence, divided into a number of clauses. In these clauses, you
explain what the exact problem is (preambulatory clauses) and what actions need to be taken
to solve the problem (operative clauses). Changes like adding clauses, taking clauses away
and modifying clauses will be made by you or other delegates during the conference. Finally,
the resolutions get voted on and either pass or fail.
In all forums, except the Security Council, a resolution is a non-binding advice to all Member
States. Only the Security Council can decide to take action and force member states
to implement a resolution.
STRUCTURE OF A RESOLUTION:
1. HEADING
This part of the resolution contains:
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page number, for example: Page 1 of 2
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FORUM: for example: Disarmament Committee
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QUESTION OF: here the delegate writes the subject of a debate
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SUBMITTED BY: represented country
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CO-SUBMMITERS: countries which support the resolution (delegates look for
co-submitters during the conference and informal lobbying)
2. PREAMBULATORY CLAUSES
The perambulatory clauses focus on getting people up to date with your issue. It is a section
composed of facts and not action or opinions.
3. OPERATIVE CLAUSES
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How to write a resolution?
The operative clauses which are the propositions of solving a particular problem.
The operative clauses are more detailed and propose specific and efficient solutions.
PHRASES FOR INTRODUCING RESOLUTIONS
Every clause of your resolution has to start with one of the phrases stated below. There
are separate phrases for preambulatory clauses and operative clauses. There are some phrases
only the delegates of the Security Council are allowed to use (of course they can also use
the other phrases). These phrases are listed separately.
PREAMBULATORY PHRASES
Acknowledging
Expecting
Noting with appreciation
Affirming
Expressing its appreciation
Noting with approval
Alarmed by
Expressing its concern
Noting with deep concern
Approving
Expressing its satisfaction
Noting with regret
Aware of
Fully alarmed
Noting with satisfaction
Bearing in mind
Fully aware
Observing
Believing
Fully believing
Pointing out
Confident
Further recalling
Reaffirming
Congratulating
Guided by
Realising
Conscious
Having adopted
Recalling
Contemplating
Having considered
Recognising
Convinced
Having considered further
Referring
Declaring
Having devoted attention
Reminding
Deeply concerned
Having examined
Seeking
Deeply conscious
Having heard
Stressing
Deeply convinced
Having received
Taking into account
Deeply disturbed
Having studied
Taking into consideration
Deeply regretting
Keeping in mind
Taking note
Desiring
Noting
Viewing with appreciation
Emphasising
Noting further
Welcoming
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How to write a resolution?
OPERATIVE PHRASES
Accepts
Expresses its appreciation
Reaffirms
Affirms
Expresses its hope
Recommends
Approves
Further invites
Regrets
Asks
Further proclaims
Requests
Authorises
Further recommends
Resolves
Calls for
Further requests
Seeks
Calls upon
Further resolves
Stresses
Confirms
Hopes
Strongly affirms
Congratulates
Insists
Strongly urges
Emphasises
Invites
Suggests
Encourages
Proclaims
Supports
Endorses
Proposes
Trusts
Urges
SECURITY COUNCIL PREAMBULATORY PHRASES
Declaring
Deploring
Further declaring
Further deploring
SECURITY COUNCIL OPERATIVE PHRASES
(Strongly) Condemns
Decides
Declares
Declares accordingly
Deplores
Please ensure you have a copy of the resolution on a pen-drive or a CD, as well as a printed
out copy.
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