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Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden LEMUN Fruinlaan 15 2313 EP Leiden The Netherlands Phone No.: +31 (0) 71 512 13 65 Fax No.: +31 (0) 71 514 45 43 [email protected] http://www.lemun.org Giro: 9307157 Leiden Model United Nations Information Booklet 22 nd , 23 rd and 24 th of November 2013 Leiden Model United Nations

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Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden LEMUN Fruinlaan 15 2313 EP Leiden The NetherlandsPhone No.: +31 (0) 71 512 13 65 Fax No.: +31 (0) 71 514 45 43 [email protected]

http://www.lemun.org Giro: 9307157

Leiden Model United Nations

Information Booklet

22nd, 23rd and 24th of November 2013

Leiden Model United Nations

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Introductory word from the Secretary-General

Dear Delegates, MUN-Directors and other guests,

We are very proud to welcome you to the 12th edition of Leiden Model United Nations in the magnificent building of the Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden. My staff and I have been busy organising this conference since January this year and we hope that you will enjoy every minute of it.

Our school is very fortunate to be situated in one of the beautiful cities of The Netherlands, Leiden. Leiden has a great deal of historic significance, as it has grown from an industrial town to an intellectual centre in the Netherlands with Holland’s oldest university founded by William of Orange in 1575. Also, Leiden was a relatively safe home to the Pilgrim Fathers in the 16th and 17th

century, who were respected and accepted in society here. At the moment, the Leiden agglomeration counts almost 350.000 inhabitants, which makes it the sixth largest in the Netherlands.

At the opening ceremonies Friday afternoon, we are honoured to welcome Judge Alphons Orie as our key-note speaker. He has been one of the judges of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia for over 12 years and is currently presiding in the case against Ratko Mladic, former Commander in Chief of the Bosnian Serb Army. Before his appointment as Judge of the ICTY, Alphons Orie held a seat at the Supreme Court of the Netherlands, after attending university here in Leiden.

The main theme of this year’s edition of LEMUN is “War and Peace”. Today, we face much violence and many wars. It lies in the foundations of the United Nations to fight this. After all, in 1945 the United Nations declared to be determined to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war. We believe it is the responsibility of every human being to leave the world a little better than when they found it. It is crucial however, to not only think about how to solve conflicts, but also to help rebuild countries after conflicts. It is your task, dear delegates, this weekend to use fresh ideas and new solutions to contribute to a better world where we will have abolished war and created peace.

I hope you all will have an amazing conference, meet new people, enjoy our party on Saturday, be active in debate and do your bit in promoting peace around the world.

Joost Rotteveel Mansveld

Secretary-General LEMUN 2013

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ContentsProgramme of Events 5

Processing a Resolution 6

Issues on the Agenda 7

Staff 8

Student Officers 9

General Information and Rules 10

City Map 11

Room Assignments 12

Rules of Procedure 13

Points, Motions and other actions 14

Modes of address 15

Sample Resolution 16

Phrases for Introducing Clauses 17

WE THE PEOPLES OF THE UNITED NATIONS DETERMINED

to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, which twice in our lifetime has brought untold sorrow to mankind, and

to reaffirm faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person, in the equal rights of men and women and of nations large and small, and

to establish conditions under which justice and respect for the obligations arising from treaties and other sources of international law can be maintained, and

to promote social progress and better standards of life in larger freedom,

AND FOR THESE ENDS

to practice tolerance and live together in peace with one another as good neighbours, and

to unite our strength to maintain international peace and security, and

to ensure, by the acceptance of principles and the institution of methods, that armed force shall not be used, save in the common interest, and

to employ international machinery for the promotion of the economic and social advancement of all peoples,

HAVE RESOLVED TO COMBINE OUR EFFORTS TO ACCOMPLISH THESE AIMS

Accordingly, our respective Governments, through representatives assembled in the city of San Francisco, who have exhibited their full powers found to be in good and due form, have agreed to the present Charter of the United Nations and do hereby establish an international organisation to be known as the United Nations.

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Programme of Events

Thursday, 21st November 2013

17.00 – 19.00 Community Housing starts, meeting of the host families 16.30 – 19.00 Early Registration19:00 – 20:30 MUN-directors dinner

Friday, 22nd November 2013

7.50 – 8.10 Staff briefing10.00 – 12.00 Historical Tour of Leiden for foreign students (optional)11.30 – 12.30 StOff briefing12.30 – 14.00 Registration - Lunch not provided12.00 – 16.00 Computer room open14:00 – 16:00 Approval Panel open14.00 – 16.00 GA Committees, ECOSOC, HRC, Environment Commission

and Special Conference in session – lobbying, merging and informal meetings

14.00 – 16.00 Security Council, NAC, Crisis Committee and ICC in session16.15 – 17.30 Official Opening of Leiden Model United Nations 201319.00 – 20.30 MUN-Directors reception

Saturday, 23rd November 2013

8.00 – 8.30 Staff briefing8.30 – 9.00 StOff briefing8.30 – 9.10 Cloakroom open9.00 – 18.00 GA Committees, Security Council, ECOSOC, HRC,

Environment Commission, ICC, NAC, Special Conference and Crisis Committee in session

9.00 – 18.00 Computer room and Approval Panel open11.00 – 14.00 Lunch available11.00 – 14.00 Historical Tour of Leiden for MUN Directors (Lunch included)18.00 – 18.30 StOff debriefing18.30 – 18.45 Staff debriefing21.00 – 01.00 LEMUN Party

Sunday, 24th November 2013

9.00 – 9.10 Staff briefing9.10 – 9.20 StOff briefing9.30 – 14.00 Computer Room and Approval Panel open9.30 – 16.00 Security Council, ECOSOC, Environment Commission, HRC,

ICC, AL, Special Conference and Crisis Committee in session9.30 – 11.00 General Assembly Committees in session11.00 – 13.30 Lunch available12.00 – 16.00 General Assembly session16.00 – 17.00 Closing ceremonies17.15 – 18.00 StOff debriefing

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Processing a Resolution

1. Make a draft resolution.Firstly, you have to make a draft resolution. If you are properly prepared, you have made one before the conference.

2. Delegates lobby and merge.During lobbying, you try to find other delegates with the same opinion and try to merge the different draft resolutions into one complete resolution.

3. Type out the merged resolution.After finding enough clauses for a proper resolution, you will have to type the merged resolution. If you do not have a laptop, you can go to the computer rooms(they can be found on the second floor, room C14 or C15) and type out the merged resolution there. Wi-Fi is available in the main hall, you can ask for the password at the information desk.

4. Find at least 8 co-submitters; have them sign a co-submitter sheet.In order to submit your resolution, you will have to get 8 other delegates wishing to discuss your resolution. Please note that co-submitting does not mean you support the resolution, it merely means you want it discussed.

5. Bring the resolution, with the co-submitter sheet, to your President or chair.He or she will check it for grammatical errors, format errors or errors in the diplomatic content of the resolution. You can make this less time consuming by checking your resolution according to the sample resolution on page 14.

6. Take your resolution to the Approval PanelThey will check your resolution again for spelling and grammatical errors. When done with checking, they will put them in the out-box. You will have to check regularly if your resolution has been checked.

7. Make changes if needed and take the adjusted resolution to the Approval Panel, together with the resolution checked by the Approval PanelThe Approval Panel will again check your resolution. When no more changes are needed, they will approve your resolution, notify you and print it for your committee. You can now start writing your opening speech about the resolution!

N.B. During the conference, the Approval Panel or Staff can choose to slightly adjust the resolution system.

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Issues on the AgendaSecurity CouncilReforming the Military Staff CommitteeThe Israeli-Palestinian conflictSyria

GA1: Disarmament & International SecurityWeapon control after armed conflictsCyber WarfareThe Balochistan conflictMeasures to uphold the authority of the 1925 Geneva Protocol

GA2: Economic & FinancialThe responsibility of intervening states in rebuilding economies after armed conflictsStimulating economic diversificationClosing the food market gap between LEDCs and MEDCsThe role of the United Nations in promoting development in the context of globalisation and interdependence

GA3: Social, Humanitarian & CulturalEstablishing guidelines for peacebuildingProtection of cultural heritage in time of armed conflictUnited Nations system-wide coherence on tobacco controlAssistance to states giving shelter to Syrian refugees

GA4: Special Political & DecolonizationSettling the dispute of oil resources in the SudansThe question of the Diaoyu / Senkaku islandsAccomplishing an economically prosperous, socially just and environmentally sound Mekong River BasinThe Situation in Somalia

The Economic & Social CouncilEconomic and social redevelopment after armed conflictDisproportional market shares of foreign companies on local food marketsResearching economic solutions for the question of the DPR of KoreaThe consequences of oil pollution in Nigeria

Environment CommissionImproving the fertility of soil in and around desertsDrafting security guidelines for scale gas extractionWater pollution in South-East AsiaThe accessibility of Rare Earth Elements in time of conflict

Human Rights CouncilStimulating internet access in developing countriesEnsuring equal pay for womenThe Human Rights situation in the Gaza-StripHuman Rights in the case of electronic surveillance and cyber tracking

North Atlantic CouncilCyber warfare and article 5 of the NATO charterEstablishing a NATO framework for the execution of interventions based on the responsibility to protectAssisting Turkey in maintaining stability near the border with SyriaThe future role of NATO in Afghanistan

Special Conference on Modern WarfareCyber warfareThe use of dronesWeather manipulation with special regard to non-signatories to the Environmental Modification ConventionThe use of electronic surveillance in the prevention of terrorism

International Criminal CourtProsecutor vs. Omar Al-Bashir

Crisis CommitteeCrisis on the high seas

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StaffExecutive Staff

Secretary-General – Joost Rotteveel MansveldDeputy Secretary-General for Internal Affairs – Lorenzo NieuwenburgDeputy Secretary-General for External Affairs – Max CalliesRepresentative of the Secretary-General for Socrates Affairs – Anna SchröderSecretary – Benjamin PlompFinancial Manager – Willemijn TiktakConference Manager – Renzo Scholman

Staff

Housing Manager – Thije van EsDeputy Housing Manager – Willemijn de Boer

Head of Admin – Floortje OppenheimDeputy Head of Admin – Eveline Rudolphy

Catering Manager – Mina NisarDeputy Catering Manager – Eeke Alkema

Sponsoring Manager – Wijnand Peelen

Head of Press and Public Relations Manager – Joël ThépassDeputy Head of Press and Public Relations Manager – Devi Ron

Registration Manager – Elise BouterDeputy Registration Manager – Michael Kardolus

Facility Manager – Daniël GoossensFacility Manager – Tobias Dekker

Webmaster – Xinne van der Oord

Multimedia Manager – Bram den Ouden

Board of Directors

Ms Catelijne van OijenMs Roos DanseMs Nanja JoustraMr Hans PrinsMr Yuri RobbersMs Marjolijn MolenaarMr Frans Rotteveel Mansveld

Board of Advisers

Vincent EngelAnnika GreupLucy GunnThom GunnTina PourjaliliMerina SuIes VervlietRenske VosSophia de WijerJelle ZijlstraEmma Voncken

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Student OfficersPresident of the Security Council Xiaman Wu

Rijnlands Lyceum OegstgeestDeputy President of the Security Council Persijn de Vries

Rijnlands Lyceum OegstgeestGA1: Disarmament & International Security Casper Bouwmeester

Bonaventura CollegeGA1: Disarmament & International Security Damla Demir

Stedelijk Gymnasium HaarlemGA2: Economic & Financial Eveline Duyster (PGA)

Stedelijk Gymnasium HaarlemGA2: Economic & Financial Calvin Smid

Rijnlands Lyceum SassenheimGA3: Social, Humanitarian & Cultural George Hadjipavlis

Xenion High SchoolGA3: Social, Humanitarian & Cultural Vera Spiekman

Stedelijk Gymnasium LeidenGA4: Special Political & Decolonization Sophie Auton

Rijnlands Lyceum OegstgeestGA4: Special Political & Decolonization Julia Krijbolder

Picasso LyceumPresident of the The Economic & Social Council Anneclaire Kniese

Stedelijk Gymnasium HaarlemDeputy President of the The Economic & Social Council

Jakob Ollivier de LethGymnasium Haganum

President of the Environment Commission Willem MingelenGymnasium Haganum

Deputy President of the Environment Commission Eline van KrimpenCoornhert Gymnasium

President of the Human Rights Council Adriaan DirverCoornhert Gymnasium

Deputy President of the Human Rights Council Amber ViskilStedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem

President of the North Atlantic Council Utku TurhanKabatas Erkek High School

Deputy President of the North Atlintic Council Aletta van HeemsRijnlands Lyceum Sassenheim

President of the Special Conference on overpopulation

Arantxa van der SteuijtRijnlands Lyceum Oegstgeest

Deputy President of the Special Conference on overpopulation

Nienke KoekRijnlands Lyceum Sassenheim

President of the Crisis Committee Uchechi OdikanwaRijnlands Lyceum Oegstgeest

Deputy President of the Crisis Committee Floris-Rene van StrienCoornhert Gymnasium

Deputy President of the Crisis Committee Thomas LitanRijnlands Lyceum Sassenheim

President of the International Criminal Court Frederique VisserStedelijk Gymnasium Leiden

Deputy President of the International Criminal Court

Armin MirrezaiStedelijk Gymnasium Leiden

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General Information and Rules

Ambassadors and Opening SpeechesEach delegation should have an ambassador, who can be in any committee. Delegations can apply for an ambassador speech during the General Assembly, the list for this can be found at the information desk. The LEMUN staff will choose the delegations which will have the opportunity to give a speech with discretion. The speech should represent the state’s primary concern about the state of the world. Insults to other delegations will be out of order, as are off-topic remarks.

Attendance and roll callsYou are expected to be present at all times when your forum is in session, unless you have permission from your MUN director to leave. Please inform your chair in a timely manner. Roll calls will be held by chairs at the beginning of every session, after lunch, and incidentally at random points during the course of the day to see which delegations are present. Unannounced absences will be reported to the Board of Directors and to the MUN directors.

Badges, placards, flags and tableclothsThe placards and badge holders are and shall remain property of Leiden Model United Nations. Delegates are not allowed to take the yellow placards home. Flags are property of Leiden Model United Nations and the THIMUN Foundation. LEMUN will charge for lost or damaged flags and placards. The tablecloths are property of LEMUN.Washing and/or replacement costs will be charged.

Dress codeFormal dress, i.e. the kind of clothes that a real UN diplomat might be expected to wear when attending UN sessions, is required at all meetings. National dress, military uniforms and armbands are forbidden.Specifically, we ask male delegates to wear a suit and a tie during the conference. When speaking a delegate should wear his jacket.We would like to ask the female delegates to wear trousers or knee length skirts and modest dress shirts (no sleeveless or mid-drifts). No sneakers or tennis shoes or denim for any delegates are allowed.

HousingThose being housed must at all times remember that they are guests and should behave as such. Please respect house rules, such as curfews, mealtimes, etcetera. Make sure you have your host’s contact information with you at all times. Host swapping is strictly prohibited. Any problems should be reported to the Housing Managers.

IdentificationAccording to Dutch law you have to carry your identification card or passport with you at all times.

Information DeskShould any questions arise about the conference, or should you need any of the staff members, then please go to the information desk, which can be found in the main hall of the school building.

PartyThe party will be held at the Four Reasons, Lange Mare 43 in Leiden (see map). You will receive your party ticket from your chairperson. To enter the party, you must show your badge and your party ticket. Disruptive behaviour will not be tolerated. Drinking at the LEMUN party shall be punished by immediate removal from the party and from the conference. Your MUN director will be informed directly. Please do not park your bikes right in front of the venue, as it will block the passage. The LEMUN party will be a costume party, so make sure you wear your costume!

Smoking and Alcoholic BeveragesSmoking is prohibited in the entire school building, as well as on the front steps by the main entrance. Alcoholic beverages may not be consumed during the conference. Legal drinking age in The Netherlands is 16 for light alcoholic beverages (beer and wine) and 18 for stronger drinks. However, on the LEMUN party, no alcoholic beverages will be sold. It goes without saying that drug use during the conference will absolutely not be tolerated and will result in immediate removal.

WardrobeThe cloakroom can be found in D02. This room will be supervised, but not guarded. The Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden and the LEMUN organisation cannot be held responsible for any lost or damaged goods.

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City Map

The LEMUN party can be found behind these doors!

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Room Assignments

A01 Staff RoomA02 Security Council (SC)A03 LEMUN tourB01 General Assembly First Committee (GA1)B02 General Assembly Second Committee (GA2)B03 General Assembly Third Committee (GA3)B04 General Assembly Fourth Committee (GA4)B05 + B06 Admin roomD01 Environment Commission (EC)D02 Cloakroom

Teachers Room VIP RoomA13 Crisis Committee (CC)A14 Crisis Committee Headquarters (CCHQ)B11 Economic & Social Council (ECOSOC)B12 Human Rights Council (HRC)B13 Special Conference on Modern Warfare (SPCF)B14 North Atlantic Council (NAC)C11 International Criminal Court (ICC)C14/15 Computer roomsD13 Press room

B21 Approval PanelC21 LunchroomC22 LunchroomC23 LunchroomC24 LunchroomC25 Lunchroom

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Rules of Procedure

At LEMUN, we work with two different forms of debate, one where we discuss resolutions that have been lobbied about and co-submitted by a minimal of eight delegates and one where delegates do not lobby about an entire resolution but submit one clause at a time, which is debated about in committee. This form of debate is called Ad-Hoc.

The next image is an overview of the course of debate. It is also the schedule used for amendments, you would only have to change the words resolution into amendment.

Amendments

Amendments can be submitted by writing the amendment on official amendment paper. You can ask the admins for amendment sheets or get some during recess at the Student Officer desk.

International Criminal Court

The ICC might be the most unique committee at LEMUN. In the ICC, five judges, twoprosecutors and two advocates simulate a case of the International Criminal Court, this year the case of Omar Al-Bashir, President of Sudan. The committee involves evidence presented by both the advocates and prosecutors, and testimonies of witnesses of the situation.

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Points and Motions

Other Actions

Point/MotionMay interrupt the speaker

Second SpeakersVote (only after an objection)

Description

Point of personnel privilege due to audibility

Yes No None No To notify the chair that you cannot hear the speaker.

Point of personnel privilege No No None No

To notify the chair that you experience discomfort (for example when a window should be opened).

Point of order No No None No

To notify the chair that there has been made a mistake regarding the Rules of Procedure.

Point of parliamentary inquiry No No None No

To ask the chair a question about the rules of procedure.

Point of information to the chair

No No None No

To ask the chair a question about something not concerning the rules of procedure (for example the times of lunch)

Motion to move to voting procedures No Yes 2 against 1/2 majority

To close the debate on the current amendment/resolution.

Motion to extend debating time

No Yes 1 in favor 1 against

1/2 majorityTo extend debate time on the current amendment/resolution.

Motion to divide the house No Yes None 1/2 majority

To propose a roll call vote. Only possible when there is a minor difference between 'in favor' and 'against'.

Motion to table the resolution No Yes

1 in favor 1 against 2/3 majority

To adjourn debate on the current resolution. After all other resolution have been discussed, debate will continue.

Motion to adjourn debate

No Yes None 1/2 majorityTo propose a break. You should suggest the amount of minutes you want to adjourn.

Action Description

Right of replyAfter a speech which attacked the national honour or integrity of a member state, a delegate can ask the right of reply. This has to be done with a note to the chair. The chair has to grant the right.

Point of information

After a speech delegates may ask the speaker some questions concerning the debate. The chair recognises the delegates who then may do so.

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Modes of addressA debate is a formal type of discussion. Therefore, delegates and Chairs have to follow certain rules and have to use some formal phrases. The most important rules and phrases for delegates are listed on the next page. Below you find a simplified overview on the modes of address.

Simplified overviewDelegates and the Chair or President speak in the second person to each other and delegates address each other in the third person.

Specific overview A speech always starts with addressing the delegates and chairs:

Always speak on behalf of your delegation and keep in mind that other delegates do so as well while addressing specific delegations:

Yield the floor back to the chair or to another delegate after finishing your speech and having answered points of information:

You are allowed to use the word ‘I’ when yielding the floor.

Point of information:

You are not allowed to address other delegates by saying ‘you’.

“Is the honourable delegate (not) aware of the fact that…” “Wouldn’t the honourable delegate agree with France that…”“Does the delegate of Brazil not think that…”

“We believe that…”“France is in favour of…”“The delegation of France is of the opinion that…”“The delegate of Sudan has just stated that they are against, but we think that…”“They disagree with us. However, we would like to reach consensus.”

“Distinguished Chairs, honourable delegates…”“Honourable Chairs, fellow delegates…”

“I yield the floor to the Chair.” “I yield the floor to the delegate of Brazil.”

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Sample Resolution

FORUM: Economic and Social CouncilQUESTION OF: Strengthening UN coordination of humanitarian assistance in complex emergenciesSUBMITTED BY: New ZealandCO-SUMBITTERS: Portugal, Luxembourg, Czech Republic, Cuba, The Netherlands, Saudi Arabia

→ Use official names of states and organisations

THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL, → This is the subject of the sentence, written in capitals and followed by a comma

→ capital and italicsReminding all nations of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which recognises the inherent dignity, equality and inalienable right of all global citizens, → comma

Reaffirming its resolution 33/1996 of 25 July 1996, which encourages governments to work with established UN Bodies aimed at improving the effectiveness of humanitarian assistance,

Noting with satisfaction that past efforts of various relevant UN bodies and non-governmental organisations,

Stressing the fact that the UN are in a financial crisis and in dire need of reform, especially in the humanitarian realm,→ capitalised, numbered and underlined

1. Encourages all relevant agencies of the UN and all non governmental agencies involved, to collaborate more closely with countries at the grass roots level to enhance the efficiency of relief efforts; → semicolon

2. Urges member states to comply with the goals of the UN Department of Humanitarian Affairs to streamline efforts of humanitarian aid;

→ Write the meaning of the abbreviation out, when first used, except UN.3. Requests that all member states develop rapid deployment forces (RDF) to better enhance the co-ordination of

relief efforts of humanitarian assistance;

4. Stresses the continuing need for impartial and objective information of all countries on aspects such as, but not limited to: → colon

a) political circumstances, → comma

b) economic developments, c) social conditions,

d) special events such as, but not limited to: → semi-coloni. administrative instability,

ii. substantial escalations of tensions between citizens;

→ end of the clause: semicolon

→ numeration of sub-clauses: lower case letter and round bracket→ numeration of sub-sub-clauses: lower case roman numeral and full stop

5. Calls upon all member states to respond quickly and generously to consolidate appeals for humanitarian assistance;

6. Requests the expansion of preventive actions and assurance of post-conflict assistance, reconstruction and development;

7. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter. → End resolution with a full stop.

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Phrases for Introducing ClausesEvery clause of your resolution has to start with one of the phrases stated below. There are separate phrases for pre-ambulatory clauses and operative clauses. There are some phrases only the delegates of the Security Council are allowed to use (of course they can also use the other phrases). These phrases are listed separately.

PRE-AMBULATORY PHRASES

AcknowledgingAffirmingAlarmed byApprovingAware ofBearing in mindBelievingConfidentCongratulatingConsciousContemplatingConvincedDeclaringDeeply concernedDeeply consciousDeeply convincedDeeply disturbedDeeply regrettingDesiringEmphasising

ExpectingExpressing its appreciationExpressing its concernExpressing its satisfactionFully alarmedFully awareFully believingFurther recallingGuided byHaving adopted Having consideredHaving considered furtherHaving devoted attentionHaving examinedHaving heardHaving receivedHaving studiedKeeping in mindNotingNoting further

Noting with appreciationNoting with approvalNoting with deep concernNoting with regretNoting with satisfactionObservingPointing outReaffirmingRealisingRecallingRecognisingReferring RemindingSeekingStressingTaking into accountTaking into considerationTaking noteViewing with appreciationWelcoming

OPERATIVE PHRASES

AcceptsAffirmsApprovesAsksAuthorisesCalls forCalls uponConfirmsCongratulatesEmphasisesEncouragesEndorsesExpresses its appreciation

Expresses its hopeFurther invitesFurther proclaimsFurther recommendsFurther requestsFurther resolvesHopesInsistsInvitesProclaimsProposesReaffirmsRecommends

RegretsRequestsResolvesSeeksStressesStrongly affirmsStrongly urgesSuggestsSupportsTrustsUrges

SECURITY COUNCIL PRE-AMBULATORY PHRASES

DeclaringDeploringFurther declaringFurther deploring

SECURITY COUNCIL OPERATIVE PHRASES

CondemnsDecidesDeclaresDeclares accordinglyDeploresDesignatesStrongly Condemns

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Rent your costumes for the LEMUN party at Hoppezak Kledingverhuur!

Hoppezak KledingverhuurPieterskerkgracht 202311 SZ LEIDENTel: 071-5125111