As part of your preparation for the miniMUN, you will need to research and write two resolutions. You will need a resolution for each of the topics in the committee. Resolutions outline the actions the United Nations should take on the topic under discussion.Resolutions follow a particular format for each conference. You will be using the MUNFWstyle. Below are the important points to include and follow.
1. Format
a. Parts
The MUNFW resolution format includes specific parts: Heading (Code, Committee, Session, Country name), Title and Clauses (Preambulatory and Operative). Attached are the MUNFW requirements for Resolutions and Initiating Phrases. You will be responsible to follow this format. Attached as well is a GA resolution, and "Additional Guidelines for Resolutions."
b. Text
1. Parts - The text is composed of two parts:
Preambulatory and Operative Clauses
a. Preambulatory clauses are "justifications for actions." Their purpose is to set the context for the actions you are proposing. No action is called for in these phrases, but rather the committee is reminded of important issues and past actions.
b. Operative Clauses detail the specific actions the committee is requesting. Be sure to: include specific actions, only assign actions to parts of the UN that have jurisdiction in that area, describe how your actions will be funded.
2. Initiating Phrases (Clauses) - Preambulatory and Operative Clauses have their own set of initiating phrases. Attached is a list of Initiating Phrases used by MUNFW (choose only clauses from this list and use the correct clause based on the part). All clauses are to be started with these introductory words.
c. Format - note the format requirements in the handout from MUNFW
(Initiating Phrases are underlined and indented, operative phrases are underlined, numbered and indented, double spaced between clauses, commas between preambulatory clauses and semi-colons between clauses, period at the end)