Goobergunchia
25-09-2003, 00:02
Obviously it's easy to find out all the resolutions that have ever passed the UN: just go to http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/page=UN_past_resolutions . But what about the ones that have failed? Here they are:
Curb Illicit Arms Transfers
A resolution to tighten or relax gun control laws.
Category: Gun Control Decision: Tighten Proposed by: Galdago
Description: THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY,
CONSIDERING that the illicit traffic in small arms impedes development, constitutes a threat to populations and security, and contributes to the destabilization of States;
RECOGNIZING the suffering caused by illicit trafficking in small arms and that States bear the obligation to bolster their efforts in developing practical ways of addressing the problem;
REAFFIRMING the right to individual or collective self-defense recognized in Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations implying that States have the right to acquire arms for defense;
REITERATING the importance of the right of self-determination of all peoples, especially under alien domination or foreign occupation;
CONVINCED of the need for a thorough approach to control and reduce small arms and light weapons in a balanced manner to ensure international peace and security;
1. ADOPTS the following recommendations for the curbing of illicit traffic in small arms and light weapons with respect to the definitions of this weaponry articulated in the annex of this resolution;
2. REQUESTS the Secretary-General continue to consider the matter and report to it at its subsequent sessions on the implementation of this resolution and to seek and consider the views of all Member States on the objective, scope, agenda, dates and venue of an international conference on the illicit arms trade;
3. DECIDES to convene an international conference on all aspects of the illicit arms trade no later than 2005;
4. WELCOMES the offer by the Government of Galdago to host in Coronada, no later than 2005, an international conference on all aspects of the illicit arms trade;
5. ENCOURAGES the establishment of national programmes to combat the illicit transfer of small arms and ensure the collection thereof within the suggested parameters of paragraph 6 and invites the international community and the Secretary general to render technical and financial support to strengthen the ability of States to take these actions;
6. RECOMMENDS that participating States should implement programmes of action which would:
a) employ regulations to control the production of small arms and light weapons within their jurisdiction, and over the export, import, transit or retransfer of such weapons;
b) generate agencies responsible for policy guidance of efforts to prevent illicit trade, including aspects of illicit manufacture, control, trafficking, circulation, brokering, trade, as well as tracing, finance, collection and destruction of small arms;
c) ensure responsibility for all small arms held and issued by the state and create measures for tracing such weapons;
d) and enact, where possible, effective disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes, including effective collection, control, storage and destruction of small arms, particularly in post-conflict zones, as well as address the special needs of children affected by armed conflict.
ANNEX
DEFINITIONS
In the present resolution and its aspects:
a) “Small arms” means man-portable firearms and their ammunition primarily designed for individual use by military forces as lethal weapons; the term shall be used interchangeably to also denote the aggregate of small arms and light weapons;
b) “Light weapons” means some man-portable firearms and their ammunition, light artillery guns and rockets, and guided missiles for use against armored vehicles, aircraft, or fortifications.
Votes For:
Votes Against:
Voting Ended: Tue Jun 10 2003
United Nations Peace Prize
A resolution to restrict political freedoms in the interest of law and order.
Category: Political Stability Strength: Significant Proposed By: Pax Romantica
Description: In recognition and acknowledgement of those who strive to create greater world harmony and understanding, the Kingdom of Pax Romantica proposes the creation of a United Nations Peace Prize.
This Prize will be awarded annually to that individual, organization, group or nation that has done the most to further the cause of peace in the world, be it through politics, science, or the arts.
This Prize will bestow gratitude, honour and prestige upon the recipient from the world community. Additional benefits and privileges may be determined and added later.
The award process may be formalized in a number of ways, but the Kingdom of Pax Romantica recommends:
1) Nominations of potential recipients with sufficient explanation put forth by a given date each year by UN members.
2) A period of review of nominees and discussion of merits.
3) A brief period of voting to end on a given date by UN members, the nominee receiving the majority of the votes then being awarded the Prize.
4) The convocation of the UN to witness the presentation of the Peace Prize during an annual ceremony befitting the prestige of the award.
Peacemakers often labour beneath the radar of international attention. Let us reward and encourage these labours for the betterment of the world.
Votes For:
Votes Against:
Voting Ended: Sat Jul 5 2003
If anybody can find the vote tallies, they'll get permanent normal trade relations.
Curb Illicit Arms Transfers
A resolution to tighten or relax gun control laws.
Category: Gun Control Decision: Tighten Proposed by: Galdago
Description: THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY,
CONSIDERING that the illicit traffic in small arms impedes development, constitutes a threat to populations and security, and contributes to the destabilization of States;
RECOGNIZING the suffering caused by illicit trafficking in small arms and that States bear the obligation to bolster their efforts in developing practical ways of addressing the problem;
REAFFIRMING the right to individual or collective self-defense recognized in Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations implying that States have the right to acquire arms for defense;
REITERATING the importance of the right of self-determination of all peoples, especially under alien domination or foreign occupation;
CONVINCED of the need for a thorough approach to control and reduce small arms and light weapons in a balanced manner to ensure international peace and security;
1. ADOPTS the following recommendations for the curbing of illicit traffic in small arms and light weapons with respect to the definitions of this weaponry articulated in the annex of this resolution;
2. REQUESTS the Secretary-General continue to consider the matter and report to it at its subsequent sessions on the implementation of this resolution and to seek and consider the views of all Member States on the objective, scope, agenda, dates and venue of an international conference on the illicit arms trade;
3. DECIDES to convene an international conference on all aspects of the illicit arms trade no later than 2005;
4. WELCOMES the offer by the Government of Galdago to host in Coronada, no later than 2005, an international conference on all aspects of the illicit arms trade;
5. ENCOURAGES the establishment of national programmes to combat the illicit transfer of small arms and ensure the collection thereof within the suggested parameters of paragraph 6 and invites the international community and the Secretary general to render technical and financial support to strengthen the ability of States to take these actions;
6. RECOMMENDS that participating States should implement programmes of action which would:
a) employ regulations to control the production of small arms and light weapons within their jurisdiction, and over the export, import, transit or retransfer of such weapons;
b) generate agencies responsible for policy guidance of efforts to prevent illicit trade, including aspects of illicit manufacture, control, trafficking, circulation, brokering, trade, as well as tracing, finance, collection and destruction of small arms;
c) ensure responsibility for all small arms held and issued by the state and create measures for tracing such weapons;
d) and enact, where possible, effective disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes, including effective collection, control, storage and destruction of small arms, particularly in post-conflict zones, as well as address the special needs of children affected by armed conflict.
ANNEX
DEFINITIONS
In the present resolution and its aspects:
a) “Small arms” means man-portable firearms and their ammunition primarily designed for individual use by military forces as lethal weapons; the term shall be used interchangeably to also denote the aggregate of small arms and light weapons;
b) “Light weapons” means some man-portable firearms and their ammunition, light artillery guns and rockets, and guided missiles for use against armored vehicles, aircraft, or fortifications.
Votes For:
Votes Against:
Voting Ended: Tue Jun 10 2003
United Nations Peace Prize
A resolution to restrict political freedoms in the interest of law and order.
Category: Political Stability Strength: Significant Proposed By: Pax Romantica
Description: In recognition and acknowledgement of those who strive to create greater world harmony and understanding, the Kingdom of Pax Romantica proposes the creation of a United Nations Peace Prize.
This Prize will be awarded annually to that individual, organization, group or nation that has done the most to further the cause of peace in the world, be it through politics, science, or the arts.
This Prize will bestow gratitude, honour and prestige upon the recipient from the world community. Additional benefits and privileges may be determined and added later.
The award process may be formalized in a number of ways, but the Kingdom of Pax Romantica recommends:
1) Nominations of potential recipients with sufficient explanation put forth by a given date each year by UN members.
2) A period of review of nominees and discussion of merits.
3) A brief period of voting to end on a given date by UN members, the nominee receiving the majority of the votes then being awarded the Prize.
4) The convocation of the UN to witness the presentation of the Peace Prize during an annual ceremony befitting the prestige of the award.
Peacemakers often labour beneath the radar of international attention. Let us reward and encourage these labours for the betterment of the world.
Votes For:
Votes Against:
Voting Ended: Sat Jul 5 2003
If anybody can find the vote tallies, they'll get permanent normal trade relations.