Quote: Rights of Neutral States

A resolution to restrict political freedoms in the interest of law and order.

Category: Political Stability

Strength: Significant

Proposed by: Wolfish

Description: RECOGNIZING that all sovereign states have the right to declare war and defend themselves from attack;

NOTING that nations may, from time to time, declare themselves neutral, and

DEFINING a "Neutral State" as one which has formally declared its neutrality with regard to a specific state of war or belligerency existing between two or more other nations, thus

AFFIRMING that it is the right of nations which are not belligerents in such a conflict to make a claim of neutrality;

ALSO AWARE that such states need the support and respect of the NationStates United Nations to maintain that neutrality;

THESE UNITED NATIONS DO HEREBY FIND AND DECLARE THAT a neutral state must abide by the following terms:

1. It must not knowingly harbour, aid, support or provide for any combatant nation, nor its forces nor military allies, nor any extra-national combatant force or militia, including but not limited to air forces, naval ships, land forces, agents, or those undertaking to procure the goods and supplies of war.

2. It must not actively or covertly act to hamper or assist any force or agents of an active combatant nation, nor the militarily allied force of another nation, nor any extra-national combatant force or militia, through either force of arms or other support.

3. It shall not conspire to influence the outcome of armed combat through overt or covert means, excepting efforts to mediate or negotiate a truce or end to the conflict.

4. It may allow and facilitate provision of humanitarian aid by neutral third parties to civilian populations and to military wounded, and may allow such organizations to operate from, travel through, or stage in neutral territory, for the express purpose of delivering said aid.

Violation of these terms shall render neutrality broken.

THESE UNITED NATIONS DO FURTHER DECLARE that

Any nation publicly declaring neutrality must be afforded the special rights stated herein for the period during which they maintain the obligations of a neutral state;

A neutral state shall not be invaded, occupied, or otherwise used by belligerents during time of war or conflict by any signatory to this treaty, and

Shall not be used for the internment of prisoners of war, treatment of wounded or storage of dead combatants, without the explicit and uncoerced consent of all parties;

No declared neutral state shall be used or traversed to facilitate the transportation of war materials, foodstuffs or supplies of any kind, including ammunition, personnel and armaments or agents of signatory states, excluding humanitarian aid noted above, and

At the sole discretion of individual governments, nations can use any or all measures deemed appropriate to deter non-UN nations from violating the terms of neutrality, including all diplomatic efforts and sanctions, economic and trade sanctions, economic and trade embargoes, declaration of hostile state status, and declaration of hostilities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned, having deposited their respective full powers, have signed the present Convention.

Voting Ends: Tue Dec 6 2005 [/quote]

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Quote: Repeal "UCPL"

A proposal to repeal a previously passed resolution


Category: Repeal


Resolution: #45


Proposed by: Gruenberg

Description: UN Resolution #45: UCPL (Category: Free Trade; Strength: Significant) shall be struck out and rendered null and void.

Argument: RECOGNISING that copyright and patent law are fundamentally different methods of protecting intellectual property;

NOTING WITH REGRET that this resolution makes no distinction between the two;

REALISING that there are profound differences in the way nations view the value and ownership of intellectual property;

BELIEVING that copyright law and patent law are such inherently complex concepts that no single resolution can formally and effectively create a universal system of UN law in this regard;

DEEPLY CONSCIOUS that the mechanism for sharing copyright described in UCPL would be impossible;

ALARMED at the cost of constructing and maintaining over 30,000 separate chapter offices in member capitals, and further sub-agencies;

REAFFIRMING the importance of global cooperation in copyright issues;

EXPRESSING ITS HOPE that nations will continue to work together in this respect;

BELIEVING that a more effective replacement for "UCPL" can be achieved:

REPEALS "UCPL".

Voting Ends: Thu Dec 1 2005 [/quote]


The text of the resolution for which repeal is sought provides that:

Quote: UNITED NATIONS RESOLUTION #45
UCPL

A resolution to reduce barriers to free trade and commerce.

Category: Free Trade

Strength: Significant

Proposed by: Anward

Description: UCPL- Universal Copyright/Patent Law

In it's current state, copyright law varies from country to country. It makes free trade more difficult, as the laws differ from nation to nation. As a representative of the Dominion of Anward, I realize my nation needs foreign trade to boost our economy. If we made a copyright/patent law that would apply to all countries there would be no 'gray area' and this would hopefully stimulate interest for countries to be more willing to trade between the nations of the United Nations. My proposal asks the following to be implemented:

1. Copyright/Patent Law be the same between all UN members.

2. Copyright/Patent organizations be modified to accommodate the number of requests for copyright. This should be done by establishing a new International Copyright Organization, with chapters in every capital. This agency would receive other chapters' copyrights, and send copyrights established in that country to all other chapters. With the Internet Age, this is a simple process.

3. With many different languages, a sub-agency should be established to correctly translate the copyright/patents, into each chapters native language.

4. An additional sub-agency be created to be informed of, and monitor all copyright/patent infringements. Reducing the need for the government to take the time to investigate the actions. A recommended course of action will then be reported, and a court of the nation of the offender make the ruling.

Votes For: 11,198
Votes Against: 8,149

Implemented: Mon Jan 26 2004 [/quote]


Vote will be cast late Wednesday.

we teach Ghandi and Napeolon and Christopher Columbus and the Roman empire, why not Jesus Christ and Muhammed?

I propose an alliance between theocracies and democracies alike. Much of western and middle eastern society is based on the principles that were handed down from Abraham. A subgroup in the UN is growing increasingly necessary so that we may lead by example and show the rest of the world that our humility and generosity is not of our own device, but is a consequence of our obedience to God. It is our job to be the shining light and work through international diplomacy, i.e. the UN, to further peace and prosperity and make our God proud.

1. devotion to God
2. belief in one God (let us remember that Jews, Christians, and Muslims worship the same God)
3. compliance with the ten commandments, the laws of God
4. freedom to worship God

Along with these principles, we also share a common value system. We do not shy away from armed conflict to protect our posterity. We value social institutions such as education and a competent health care system. We give up a certain portion of our earnings to our religious institutions to help protect the poor and the voiceless. We value safe streets where couples and families and individuals can enjoy their communities without fear of violence and crime. Most important, we value the love and teachings of our God.

I feel, as i suspect many do, that the best way to harbor peace is not only through international diplomacy, but also interfaith diplomacy. Brothers and sisters, let us usher in a new era of peace and security by putting pressure on the international institutions to recognize God and His will, by lobbying for a new UN council that can be a leader in values and a role model for the world at large.

Quote: UN Small Business Education

A resolution to reduce barriers to free trade and commerce.


Category: Free Trade


Strength: Mild


Proposed by: Powerhungry Chipmunks

Description: The General Assembly of the United Nations,

ASCERTAINING drive to economic enterprise by individuals as a large part of many individuals? paths toward happiness,

UNDERSTANDING that greater realization of this drive could be effected, if each individual were to have greater knowledge regarding economic enterprise, specifically small business enterprise, in relation to their surroundings and local economies,

RECALLING many other positive things (besides the possible fulfillment of happiness for some individuals) which may come about when a healthy number of citizens engage in small business,

DETERMINING the drive towards personal achievement universal enough for the United Nations to support and encourage:

1. ENCOURAGES member nations in which there are free market or semi-free market economic systems to have compassion on those entrepreneurs who begin small businesses in the retail, agriculture, manufacturing, technology, etc. industries by assigning those businesses or citizens tax breaks or by helping provide the necessary technical support and infrastructure resources or in any way a member nation and its people may determine a possible route to decrease the difficulties of starting and owning a small business;

2. ENCOURAGES small business owners and potential small business owners to research, acquire and enact intelligent, sensible business practices from reputable sources;

3. SUPPORTS the use of subsidies to allow small businesses to compete against larger national or international corporations--considered dutifully for its effects on the national and regional workforce, and used only in just moderation; and SUPPORTS distribution of government or public contracts among small businesses to equalize distribution with larger businesses;

4. CREATES ?The United Nations Small Business Classroom? (?The UNSBC?), which may operate branches in consenting member nations with as large or small of a presence in each nation as desired by each national government ("presence" including content of ?The UNSBC? branch in a member nation, location(s) of ?The UNSBC? branch facilities, etc.): with staffing determined by individual member nations as overseen by UN officials;

5. DESIGNATES ?The UNSBC? as an organization intended primarily to educate small business owners and prospective small business owners on how to begin, run, and operate a small business;

6. ALLOWS member nations to add curricula--especially regarding local, provincial or national laws, or market research--to ?The UNSBC? so far as additional staffing, if necessary, is provided and salaried by the member nation;

7. URGES member nations to allow citizens say in ?The UNSBC? branch(es) in their member nation, be it through written or spoken feedback, through ombudsmen, local referenda, etc.;

8. DESIGNATES ?The UNSBC? as an organization which may also, should it be within the agreement between ?The UNSBC? and the member nation in which a branch resides, produce literature concerning small businesses and national/regional markets, service regional citizens, educate new citizens in the economic workings of the member nation--or educate and facilitate a member nations citizens in any way so long as that service is reasonably related to economics, and approved by UN oversight.

Voting Ends: Sat Nov 26 2005 [/quote]

Vote will be cast late on Friday.

In the next year's city council elections, I have been nominated for the 4th place of my party (the "greens"), who has 3 seats (of 35) now, and hopes to get 4. So I can test all my nationstates debating tactics in real politics

Okay, after being a little on the inactive side for some weeks now, I just wanted you to know that I'm still alive and well, but it may be a few more weeks until I can come around to actually post or do something here.


It's mostly "just" school-related stress - it's my (hopefully) last year, and so there's the Facharbeit I haven't even tackled yet that's due in February, and shitloads to learn for the impending exams, and the anxious waiting for the results of the tests I've already done, and also the seething hatred and rage towards certain faculty members whose heads I want to make explode by my mental power, and let's not get into that topic too much, alrighty?

Also some personal stuff which needs to be attended to (nothing too serious though (at least not yet), so don't you worry your little heads ), which I'll hopefully be over with within a month.

Additionally, I have to admit that most of my spare time is currently devoted to discovering all aspects of Fable: The Lost Chapters, so bear with...out me

So, anyways, I hope to be a bit more present by the end of December/the beginning of next year, so lotsa lotsa burning fun for y'all

Quote: IT Education Act

A resolution to reduce income inequality and increase basic welfare.


Category: Social Justice


Strength: Mild


Proposed by: Caradune

Description: The United Nations,

-A- CONCERNED by the number of children who do not have basic information technology education,

-B- CONVINCED that the mastering of Information Technology is essential in the education of every child worldwide and for his/her own future

-C- FULLY AWARE of the difference of technology level between member nations

-D- SEEKING to minimize the cost of the following clauses

-E- FULLY AWARE of the availability of cheap, basic and low power-consumption computers designed by non-profit organizations


-1- STRONGLY URGES all nations to secure that each child, aged at least 12, receive some information technology education adapted to the national technology level. This can be integrated into National Education programs,

-2- ENCOURAGES STRONGLY all nations to secure for every child, aged at least 12, some access in school to information technology school equipment with educational software and Internet access,

-3- SUPPORTS operations which provide children, personal computers with Internet access and educational software, or more powerful high-tech educational tool, when the cost for the Nations will not be significant. Computers, Internet access or others tools could be bought or rented at a very modest price for children not able to afford them

-4- RECCOMENDS all nations to be prudent by ensuring that these actions don?t undermine or reduce nutritional, health or clothing efforts

-5- ENCOURAGES all Nations to try to limit the cost induced by this resolution, by different means such as:

-5.1- providing cheap, basic and low power-consumption computers designed by non-profit organization as those that already exist

-5.2- Running the computers mentioned in this resolution with needed open-source software, freeware or software graciously paid or discounted by companies, as a sponsoring operation for them or by non-profit organization

-5.3- Proposing some non-profit organization or some companies to graciously offer some computers, internet access and technical support, as a sponsoring operation for them which can prove more efficient than a TV ad campaign

-6- ENCOURAGES all developed Nations to help developing Nations to implement this program, by different means such as:

-6.1- Sharing technologies with nations who don't have yet access to them

-6.2- Giving access to these nations to a low rate loan/bonds system, which will be repaid in middle term by the growth of the amount of taxes collected due to the growth of information technology economic sector

Co-authored by Love and esterel


Voting Ends: Mon Nov 21 2005 [/quote]

Greetings IDU,

Forgottenlands and myself wrote a new draft proposal: ?Right to Divorce?.

As usual, i'm interested by the comments of your region.
Thanks

Here is the draft:
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Right to Divorce

Category: Human Rights
Strength: Significant
Proposed By: Love and esterel

The United Nations,

-A- NOTING the good effects of marriage and the happiness it procures for many people

-B- NOTING that some married people make mistakes in selecting of a partner

-C- NOTING that some married couples have difficulty staying together for extended periods of time - let alone for the rest of their lives

-D- CONCERNED by the futures of children of married couples that do not wish to stay together

-E- CONCERNED about the financial situation of the individuals in the union and the children of that union


-1- DECLARES that the marriage may be ended by divorce in the following cases:
-1.1- Both partners ask for divorce
-1.2- One partner request a divorce and it is accepted by the other partner
-1.3- One partner requests the divorce due to domestic violence issues from the other partner
-1.4- One partner requests the divorce after 1 years of being officially separated
-1.5- One partner repeats a request for a divorce 3 months after the initial request

-2- DECLARES that each party has the right to employ a lawyer for the divorce case

-3- DECLARES that both parents have the right to continue to regularly see their children after a divorce, except for cases where the divorce was over domestic violence

-4- URGES Nations to ensure that their legislation protects both partners and their children in divorce cases by granting financial help for one partner at the expense of the other one, when a fair solution can be found in order both partners and children can live with a reasonable financial situation - except in cases where the divorce was over domestic violence,

-5- ENCOURAGES all Nations to support organisations/associations providing help to married/divorced persons/couples by anonymous meeting, phone call, or internet contact.

Co-authored by Forgottenlands UN
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