World Assembly Resolutions
Since the rise of the World Assembly from the ashes of its predecessor, the Bureaucracy That Cannot Be Named, WA member nations have worked tirelessly to improve the standard of the world. That, or tried to force other nations to be more like them. But that's just semantics.
Below is every World Assembly resolution ever passed.
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Security Council Resolution # 170
Commend Luna Amore
A resolution to recognize outstanding contribution by a nation or region.
The Security Council,
Affirming the Security Council's dedication to interregional peace and goodwill and believing that Luna Amore has shown sufficient dedication to the aforementioned principles in the regions that they and their satellite states occupy,
Noting that the government of Luna Amore controls Revert,
Appreciating Revert's role as a stabilizing influence within Osiris since that region first formed a regional government, and applauding that nation's dedication to a region which has been fraught with instability in the past,
Observing that Revert participated in Osiris' first constitutional convention, a convention that led to the creation of the Kemetic Republic of Osiris, and one that allowed the young region much needed stability,
Further Observing Revert's service as a Guardian on the Atef a body dedicated to the security of Osiris under the Osiris Fraternal Order, guarding and ensuring that Osiris remains safe since shortly after the Osiris Fraternal Order was created,
Convinced that Revert's influence within Osiris and their constant presence within the region has allowed Osiris the additional security that it would have lacked without Revert's stabilizing influence within the region,
Further Observing Luna Amore's role in securing Free Thought after a particularly egregious invasion that required the intervention of this council through SC#14,
Admiring the dedication Luna Amore showed to the safety and security of Free Thought after the aforementioned invasion by refounding the region and, in conjunction with their satellite state Revert, repealing the Liberation in order to better secure Free Thought,
Believing that Luna Amore is a stabilizing and positive force in our world, one which has made the varying regions they reside in far more secure with their presence than without,
Hereby Commends Luna Amore.
Passed: |
For: | 10,448 | 86.2% |
Against: | 1,677 | 13.8% |
General Assembly Resolution # 317
Wartime Looting and Pillage
A resolution to improve worldwide human and civil rights.
Noting the necessity of military conflict and the violence and destruction that often follows;
Seeking to protect civilians who find themselves caught in a situation they arent responsible for, and;
Striving for a fair balance between strategic considerations and civilian lives;
The World Assembly establishes thusly:
Article I. Wartime Looting
1. Wartime looting shall be defined as the forceful seizure or theft of non-essential or humanitarian relief supplies by a military entity from civilian non-combatants within a theatre of combat operations during a time of armed conflict.
2. Wartime looting shall be determined by the nature of the goods being seized; seizure of essential supplies, such as food, water, or medical supplies not distributed as humanitarian aid, and material essential for immediate military operations, shall not be considered wartime looting, provided the owners are left sufficient supplies for their own needs.
3. Essential supplies seized from non-government entities by military forces shall be replaced or compensated for as soon as possible by the nation responsible for the seizure.
4. During conflict, member states shall specifically prohibit the seizure or damage of artistic or cultural treasures without explicit permission from the artefacts rightful governing authority, except for the purpose of temporarily securing them against damage or theft.
5. Member states are obliged to return secured artefacts to their rightful governing authority at the cessation of hostilities, and shall compensate owners for damages sustained in the interim.
6. Member states shall consider actions deliberately contrary to these provisions to be wartime looting, and therefore a war crime, and shall take all necessary steps to prevent it within their jurisdiction.
7. Member states shall consider command responsibility in the prosecution of wartime looting, and shall consider orders to the contrary of these provisions to be manifestly illegal. Member states shall ensure that subordinates can refuse such orders without fear of penalty.
Article II. Wartime Pillaging
1. Wartime pillage shall be defined as the intentional use of violence against civilians and their property by a military force, except where rendered, in the strictest sense, an absolute necessity by military strategy.
2. Member states military forces are obliged to prevent unnecessary or disproportionate use of violence against civilians. Military forces may respond in self-defence with equivalent force to open aggression against them by civilians.
3. Member states military forces are obliged to limit deliberate targeting of civilian property, except where such action is rendered an absolutely military necessity, and shall take all possible steps to protect civilian property from destruction in the territory they effectively control.
4. The use of violence against civilian persons or property for the purposes of coercion or reprisal shall never be considered a military necessity by member states.
5. Member states shall consider actions deliberately contrary to these provisions to be wartime pillaging, and therefore a war crime, and shall take all necessary steps to prevent it within their jurisdiction.
6. Member states shall consider command responsibility in the prosecution of wartime pillaging, and shall consider orders to the contrary of these provisions to be manifestly illegal. Member states shall ensure that subordinates can refuse such orders without fear of penalty.
Passed: |
For: | 10,687 | 76.4% |
Against: | 3,295 | 23.6% |
General Assembly Resolution # 318
Repeal: “Nuclear Testing Safety”
A resolution to repeal previously passed legislation.
General Assembly Resolution #119 “Nuclear Testing Safety” (Category: Global Disarmament; Strength: Significant) shall be struck out and rendered null and void.
The World Assembly,
Applauding the efforts of General Assembly Resolution #119 to protect the environment from harmful radioactive byproducts associated with nuclear testing,
Concerned clause #1 defines nuclear testing as " usage of a nuclear weapon for research purposes, that is not targeted to destroy or affect a civilian, military, or prisoner populace", thus allowing nations to circumvent this by testing nuclear weapons connected to an actual delivery system,
Confused that clause 2 states "BANS nuclear testing within the area between the edge of a populated celestial body's atmosphere and twice the distance of geosychronous orbit - measured at the equator of said celestial body", while failing to take into account the magnetosphere of a celestial body, which can trap highly dangerous high energy particles, creating dangerous radiation belts,
Disappointed in the lack of clear language and typos that make this resolution a travesty to international law,
Hoping the World Assembly passes clear and concise guidelines that actually prevent unaffiliated persons from being affected by nuclear testing in the future,
Hereby repeals "GENERAL ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION # 119 Nuclear Testing Safety".
Passed: |
For: | 11,754 | 87.5% |
Against: | 1,684 | 12.5% |
Security Council Resolution # 171
Commend Forever Fields
A resolution to recognize outstanding contribution by a nation or region.
The Security Council,
Applauding Forever Fields' 11+ years of communal leadership and region building within NationStates,
Acknowledging this nation as the former delegate of founderless region, Hippiedom and current founder of Hippy Haven,
Recognizing Forever Fields responsiveness after Hippiedom was invaded by The Black Hawks by assisting in native resistance during the raid including authoring Liberate Hippiedom, unifying the community after the raid including authoring the repeal of the previously stated resolution, and leading the refounding efforts of the region,
Admiring the leadership displayed by this nation to rally the community of Hippiedom to continue to thrive in Hippy Haven after the refound was unsuccessful,
Further Acknowledging that the nominee controls The Stalker, the current delegate of founderless region, Hell,
Commending the valiant efforts placed upon strengthening the security of Hell, after multiple raids in its history, with a unique hierarchy, which requires all incoming nations to go through trials before being allowed entry,
Highlighting the trials to enter Hell, including being familiar with the regions community and taking part in Hells security through World Assembly participation, as means to promote responsibility and engagement of nations,
Observing The Stalker's work in building the region of Hell beyond security including overseeing the highest populations in the region's existence and establishing their platform for regional communications,
Informing the Security Council that the nominee, through other nations, has also contributed greatly to many regions and the world as a whole including:
-Co-authoring the constitution of New York,
-Establishing the current government of Middle Earth,
-Authoring the Condemnation of Durkadurkiranistan ii, which raised the world's awareness of that nation's threat to peace,
Concluding that the years of dedication to bettering communities in NationStates should be distinguished and hereby commends Forever Fields.
Passed: |
For: | 10,874 | 84.3% |
Against: | 2,023 | 15.7% |
General Assembly Resolution # 319
Repeal: “Cooperation in Science Act”
A resolution to repeal previously passed legislation.
General Assembly Resolution #92 “Cooperation in Science Act” (Category: Education and Creativity; Area of Effect: Educational) shall be struck out and rendered null and void.
Lauds the goals set forth in the cooperation of science act.
Wishing however to avoid the politicization of science.
Convinced that this act does not do enough to further the advancement of scientific knowledge.
Desiring to do more, for ourselves and our children.
Concerned that in section two WASP is tasked with a goal of coordinating scientific studies and research projects of international scope but given no clear framework or direction on how to accomplish that goal.
Troubled that because WASP is voluntarily funded; a funding entity could potentially halt funding of research in order to control or exploit the advancements for their own ends.
Dismayed That WASP cannot live up to its mandate of providing a public forum for free and unhindered debate on scientific research and issues as outlined in section three due to this lack of oversight in its initial mandate.
Believes that the WASP would better serve the citizens of this assembly with a broader mandate
Asserts That funding of this act under the auspices of the WA general fund would serve to put WASP beyond such political divides, and believing that funding provided by the WAGF would be both unbiased by any one member nation; as well as serving better to further the research done while simultaneously achieving the goal of making it more openly available to the entire assembly.
Knowing we can collectively provide a better future for all people
Hereby repeals GA#92 Cooperation in science act.
Passed: |
For: | 11,902 | 85.8% |
Against: | 1,965 | 14.2% |