Code: GA/1/1
Committee: General Assembly
Subject: International Terrorism and Human Rights
PASSED 18/11/8
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY,
Expressing sorrow for the loss of life that has occurred as the result of terrorist actions,
Reaffirming the principles set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and that justice and stability do not result from the use of indiscriminate violence,
Emphasizing diplomatic unity and transparency in each nations actions as member states of the United Nations,
Deploring racism, xenophobia and other forms of prejudice and which cause marginalization within nations and internationally,
Cognizant of the role of national sovereignty in preventing terrorism,
- Acknowledges the varied perceptions of the concept of terrorism as the result of recent events;
- Requests that the United Nations Council on Human Rights consider appointing a special rapporteur. to monitor counter-terrorism and its possible adverse effects on human rights;
- Encourages more transparent and clear political processes in the formation of counter-terrorism legislation;
- Emphasizes that terrorist actions are carried out by groups with a wide range of objectives;
- Urges states to establish safe channels for political activity with the aim of preventing violent acts by people within its borders;
- Affirms the rights of nations to defend their state’s sovereignty.
Code: GA/1/2
Committee: The General Assembly
Subject: Economic Fund to Fight Terrorism
PASSED 28/2/7
Recognizing that international cooperation is essential to victory in the global war on terrorism,
Affirming that developing countries wish to play an active role in the war on terrorism,
Recalling that the economic conditions within developing countries hinder their ability to contribute,
Recognizing that socioeconomic instability fosters an environment conducive to terrorism,
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY,
- Suggests the establishment of a conference to review the development of an international fund to aid developing countries in their efforts against terrorism;
- Further suggests voluntary contributions to the fund be made according to each contributor’s own ability;
- Proposes that contributing countries serve on a review board to oversee the distribution of the funds;
- Requests countries requesting aid to submit an application, outlining the following
information:
- The current economic condition of the country,
- The extent of terrorist action within that country, and
- Past and present efforts, as well as future plans, to contain terrorism within the country;
- Proposes countries receiving aid to submit annual reports to the review board to ensure the funds are being applied appropriately;
- Further recommends the review board be allowed to send in teams of inspectors to confirm the contents of said reports;
- Calls on all members of the Assembly to participate in the conference.
Code: GA/1/3
Committee: General Assembly
Subject: Terrorism and Human Rights
DRAFT RESOLUTION
Recognizing that the suppression of terrorism is the least invasive method to combat terrorism, without violating human rights,
Recalling A/RES/57/219, A/RES/56/160, A/RES/54/164, A/RES/52/133, and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, we recognize that human rights must be safeguarded especially in the face of terrorism,
Realizing that the trafficking of human beings, drugs, and arms is a source of terrorist funds,
Recalling that some borders are more susceptible to the illegal crossing of people, drugs, and/or arms, which present humanitarian issues facilitating terrorist activity,
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY,
- Calls upon all Member States who have not yet done so to ratify the International Convention on the Suppression of the Funding of Terrorism;
- Recognizes the benefits of a paperless governmental system, through the e-government initiative, for developing countries in promoting transparency in financial transactions that may support terrorism;
- Authorizes a panel of experts, which will be appointed by the Secretariat, to facilitate the sharing of information from their states and others about border controls in order to assist willing Member States in tightening their borders.
Code: GA/1/4
Committee: General Assembly
Subject: Struggle Against Terrorism and its Implications for Human Rights
PASSED 25/9/4
Deeply concerned by the increase of terrorist attacks in various regions of the world,
Recalling the Brahimi Report and recommendations for evaluating
peaceKeeping Operations,
Recognizing that regions with socio-economic instability are more likely to foster acts of terrorism,
Emphasizing the need to combat terrorism on multiple levels,
Noting that social and economic development in less developed States will improve security and therefore enhance human rights in those States,
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY,
- Recommends the IMF and World Bank to support the socio-economic development of developing States
by:
- Reviewing lending policy and encouraging loans for projects that enhance security in developing
States,
- Considering the cancellation of some or all of the debt of certain countries encountering economic crisis and proposing a reasonable time frame for cancellations to be established so that further destabilization does not
occur, and
- Setting up guidelines for States who receive debt relief/cancellation to ensure proper implementation of these funds and encourage good governance;
- Encourages the Security Council to review the current peacekeeping
operations with the intent of evaluating their effectiveness of stabilization and ability to prevent and combat terrorism.
Code: GA/1/5
Committee: General Assembly
Subject: Terrorism and its effect on Human Rights
DRAFT RESOLUTION
Affirming that every nation possesses the sovereign right to protect its individual citizens from terrorist action,
Recognizing the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as created by this Assembly,
Recognizing the sovereignty of nations,
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY,
- Encourages greater cooperation in intelligence sharing to assist sovereign nations in the protection of their citizens;
- Recognizes that the struggles of sovereign nations to contain terrorism are directly correlated to the protection of human rights;
- Requests that the Secretary General investigate ways in which the United Nations system can facilitate information
and intelligence sharing between willing nations and report back to this body in 235 days;
- Recommends that the nations affected by terrorist activity, and those that are gathering intelligence concerning terrorism, work together to form a more efficient framework of communication.
Code: GA/2/1
Committee: General Assembly
Subject: Nuclear Weapons Free Zones
DRAFT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the recent trend toward the proliferation of nuclear
weapons,
Applauding the past cooperation of states in the development of
regional nuclear weapons free zones,
Recalling the contents of the Antarctic Treaty of 1959, the Treaty
of Tlatelolco of 1967, the Outer Space Treaty of 1967, The Seabed Treaty of
1971, The Treaty of Rarotonga of 1985, the Treaty of Bangkok of 1995,
and the Treaty of Pelindaba of 1996,
Deeply concerned with the existence of numerous treaties
regarding nuclear weapons free zones that have not yet been ratified,
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY,
- Encourages the signatories of regional nuclear
non-proliferation treaties to ratify such documents if they have not yet
done so;
- Suggests implementation of already existing nuclear weapons free
zones;
- Recommends full adherence to the conditions set forth in the
aforementioned treaties;
- Refers the matter to the International Atomic Energy Agency for
advice regarding compliance to and enforcement of regional nuclear weapons
free zone treaties;
- Invites non-signatory states of the above mentioned treaties to
consider the development of nuclear weapons free zones within their
respective regions.
Code: GA/2/4
Committee: General Assembly
Subject: Nuclear Free Zones
DRAFT RESOLUTION
Concerned that the proliferation of nuclear weapons in Central Asia
would heighten tensions among nations and threaten global peace,
Recalling the contents of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, the
Bangkok Treaty, the Antarctica Treaty, The Tlatelolco Treaty, the
Rarotonga treaty, the Pelindaba Treaty, and the Central Asian Nuclear Weapons
Free Zone Treaty,
Applauding the efforts of the International Atomic Energy
Association [sic](IAEA) toward verification and enforcement of current Nuclear
Weapons Free Zones (NWFZ),
Recalling UN resolution 57/69, 55/33W/ and 52/38S confirming UN
support of the Central Asian Nuclear Weapons Free Zone Treaty,
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY,
- Calls on the five Central Asian states of Kazakhstan, Kyrgystan,
Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan to continue the discussions
generated by February 1997 Almaty Declaration;
- Urges these states to ratify the 2002 Central Asian Nuclear
Weapons Free Zone Treaty that resulted from these discussions;
- Strongly encourages these states to allow the IAEA to monitor
verification and enforcement of this treaty;
- Encourages all other countries, especially those with nuclear capabilities
and those in the region bordering Central Asia, to sign and ratify this
treaty in an expeditious manner.
Code: GA/2/5
Committee: General Assembly
Subject: Nuclear Non-Aggression Pact with the Middle Eastern Region
DRAFT RESOLUTION
Reminded of sovereign right of all states to defend themselves,
Further reminded of the need for stability and peace throughout the
entire world,
Recalling the tradition of the Non-Proliferation Treaty, the
Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, the Treaty of Tlatelolco, the Outer Space Treaty
of 1967, and other related treaties,
Reaffirming A/RES/3237 which recognized the Palestinian Liberation
Organization as an observer to this body,
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY,
- Calls for negotiations to begin between Middle Eastern States for
the purpose of establishing a nuclear non-aggression pact which is hoped
will facilitate disarmament within the region and promote greater peace
and stability;
- Urges all member states to participate in the above exchange for
the purpose of gaining consensus and furthering cooperation to resist
nuclear proliferation with the Middle Eastern Region and the world as a
whole.
Code: GA/2/7
Committee: General Assembly
Subject: Nuclear Weapons
DRAFT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the desire of all nations to contribute to global
security,
Understanding the concern of all nations to prevent contamination or
injury caused by nuclear material,
Desiring to limit the proliferation of nuclear arms,
Understanding the virtues of the 1972 Non-Proliferation Treaty in
regard to the spread of nuclear weapons,
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY,
- Suggests that the nuclear-weapon possessing nations convene to
discuss securing nuclear forces and materials and the loaning of expertise
in the storage and transportation of nuclear weapons as a nation deems it;
- Requests all nuclear possessing nations consider the best way to
manage any deteriorating nuclear weapons or related material;
- Encourages the convening of a meeting between the nuclear powers
and other concerned parties to consider voluntary and multilateral
reductions in nuclear arms;
- Suggests the convening of a convention to reevaluate and amend
the existing 1972 Non-Proliferation Treaty in regard to ballistic missile
defense;
- Asks that nuclear weapon states bear in mind the eventual goal of
a world without nuclear weapons, and allow this vision to guide their
current and future security policy.
Code: GA/2/8
Committee: General Assembly
Subject: Nuclear Free Zones
DRAFT RESOLUTION
Believing that nuclear weapons free zones (NWFZ) are integral measures
in promoting international peace and security as well as confidence between
States in the region,
Recalling the Bangkok Treaty, the Antarctica Treaty, the Tlatlolco
Treaty, the Rarotonga Treaty, and the Pelindaba Treaty,
Upholding the sanctity of all established nuclear weapons free zones
and their role in strengthening on proliferation,
Recognizing further that the Nuclear Weapons Free Zones are a step
toward a safer, more stable world,
Reaffirming that transparency will help achieve future disarmament,
Noting that fissile materials can be dangerous if not dealt with
properly,
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY,
- Requests that all States that have not done so sign and ratify
the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and the
Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty;
- Emphasizes the need for cooperation with international
transparency under the auspices of the International Atomic Energy Agency
(IAEA);
- Encourages further states possessing antedated nuclear weapon
technology to take advantage of existing IAEA opportunities to faciliate
the cleanup and security of these arsenals;
- Requests that all States comply with international standards of
using nuclear technology for peaceful purposes and other international
standards for utilizing nuclear energy technology;
- Encourages transparency and accountability for nuclear weapons
free nations which allows for international confidence in state
committments to nuclear weapon free zones, while maintaining state sovereignty
and security;
- Calls upon nations to respect current nuclear weapons free zones;
- Requests that the Secretariat research the United Nation's role
in facilitating nuclear weapons free zones including:
- International standards for nuclear weapons free zones,
- The United Nation's possible role in nuclear weapon free zone
oversight, and
- Maintaining the safety and security of existing nuclear arsenals
within the limits of state sovereignty.
Code: GA/3/1
Committee: General Assembly
Subject: HIV/AIDS Orphan Adoption
DRAFT RESOLUTION
Reminded of the every growing danger from HIV/AIDS,
Further reminded of the damage that has been inflicted upon civil
societies existing in Botswana, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and
many other states that fact the threat of HIV/AIDS,
Recognizing the fact that the widespread use and
availability of prophylactics can help reduce the threat of HIV/AIDS in some
cases,
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY,
- Calls upon the developed world to follow the example of many
Scandinavian states in working with willing, developing HIV/AIDS
threatened states in the adoption of uninfected orphaned children from
those states.
Code: GA/3/2
Committee: General Assembly
Subject: Ensuring Socioeconomic Stability for International Security Against HIV/AIDS
DRAFT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the importance of self determination and fiscal
responsibility in revitalizing economies hurt by HIV/AIDS,
Realizing the security risks of allowing homeless children orphaned by
HIV/AIDS to remain on the streets,
Deeply concerned that foreign troops in peacekeeping operations
may contribute to the spread of HIV/AIDS as suggested by the Brahimi Report,
Conscious of the role of UNIFEM and UNICEF in alleviating the
disproportionate suffering of women and children affected by HIV/AIDS,
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY,
- Recommends that relevant provisions of the IMF's structural
adjustment policies be lifted specifically to allow the improvement of
health and education programs in developing nations;
- Asks that willing member states donate funding towards shelter
for uninfected orphans of HIV/AIDS and treatment and shelter for orphans
infected with HIV;
- Requests the Security Council renew current peacekeeping
operations with special emphasis on preventing the transfer of HIV/AIDS
among peacekeeping troops and UN AID workers;
- Encourages UNICEF to investigate the effects of HIV/AIDS on the
recruitment of child soldiers and the prevalence of children in armed
conflict;
- Urges the reevaluation of economic sanctions imposed upon
economically underdeveloped states with a great need for funding to be
directed toward HIV/AIDS.
Code: GA/3/3
Committee: General Assembly
Subject: HIV/AIDS
DRAFT RESOLUTION
Recognizing that HIV/AIDS is a threat to the people, economies, and
political stabilities of countries worldwide,
Deeply concerned about the emergence of black markets and their role
in spreading HIV/AIDS in countries throughout the world,
Further concerned by the high costs of antiretroviral drugs to
countries and individual citizens infected by HIV/AIDS,
Recalling the goals of the Millennium Summit and the World AIDS
campaign to fight HIV/AIDS worldwide,
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY,
- Urges greater cooperation between states affected by HIV/AIDS and
existing organizations in the area of research to find a cure or vaccine
and to combine efforts in the form of funding and information;
- Suggests states to take greater action to specifically combat
HIV/AIDS-relevant black markets involved with drugs, needles, and the
illicit sex trade through measures to increase border security;
- Calls upon states and pharmaceutical companies to cooperatively
investigate methods to decrease the price of medications for HIV/AIDS;
- Urges states to make greater contributions to the Global Fund to
Fight AIDS;
- Recommends providing local HIV/AIDS treatment and medication to
areas with the greatest need to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS through
immigration and to protect the economic resources of regions affected by
HIV/AIDS-affected immigrants.
Code: GA/3/4
Committee: General Assembly
Subject: HIV/AIDS and its Effect on the Peace and Security
DRAFT RESOLUTION
Recognizing that the prevention of HIV/AIDS is vital to the peace and
security of the global community,
Applauding the effects of Member States to cooperate with UNAIDS to
counter the devastating effects of HIV/AIDS,
Reaffirming the need to promote the safety and security of military
and peacekeeping personnel against the threats of HIV/AIDS,
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY,
- Calls upon all Member States to develop a national plan of action
in regard to HIV/AIDS prevention, suppression, and treatment;
- Suggests Member States to implement and/or develop education
policies involving sexual reproductive health and HIV/AIDS education;
- Asks Member States to consider the possibility of making
contraceptives for both men and women more readily available for the
purpose of containing the spread of HIV/AIDS;
- Requests that Member States comply fully with the cooperation
framework through UNAIDS and DPKO in order to grant prevention education
and tools among peacekeeping operators;
- Encourages Member States to implement prevention education among
troops in military operations.
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