BratMUN Conference 2025

Resolution Template

Use this template to format working papers, draft resolutions, and final resolutions. It mirrors the United Nations structure and should be followed closely in every committee.

How to Structure Your Resolution

  • Include the committee name, date, and topic code at the top.
  • List the Main Submitter, Co-Submitters, and Signatories with full official country names.
  • Start with preambulatory clauses in italics to frame context, past actions, and legal grounds.
  • Follow with numbered operative clauses using italics for the leading verb and sub-points in lowercase letters.
  • End Security Council resolutions with “Decides to remain seized of the matter.”

Template Layout

EXAMPLE RESOLUTION
United Nations A/RES/420/6969
General Assembly
Name of Committee
Month XX, 20XX
Original: English
Resolution adopted by the Name of Committee
Month XX, 20XX
420/6969 Topic Being Resolved by the Committee
Main Submittor: Country Name (full, administrative, official name)
Co-Submittors: Country Name 1, Country Name 2
Signatories: Country Name 1, Country Name 2, … , Country Name n

The Committee Name,
Italicized verb continuation of preambulatory clause 1 in normal text,
Italicized verb continuation of preambulatory clause 2 in normal text,
…..
Italicized verb continuation of preambulatory clause n in normal text (end with semi-colon);
1. Italicized verb continuation of the operative clause 1 in normal text (if continuation to
sub-points, end with colon):
   a. lowercase grammatically continual sentence or list 1 (end with comma),
   b. lowercase sentence or list 2,
   c. …
   d. lowercase sentence or list n (if beginning of sub-sub-point, end with colon):
      i. lowercase grammatically continual sub-sentence or sub-list 1,
      ii. ….
      iii. lowercase sentence or list n (ending of the clause with a semi-colon);
2. Italicized verb continuation of the operative clause 2 in normal text:
   a. lowercase sentence or list 1,
   b. lowercase sentence or list 2,
   c. lowercase sentence or list 3:
      i. lowercase sub-sentence or sub-list 1,
      ii. lowercase sentence or list 2;
3. Decides to remain seized to the matter (Security Council only clause, ending with a full stop).
          

Sample Security Council Excerpt

United Nations A/RES/420/6969
General Assembly
Security Council
February 17th, 2045
Original: English
Resolution adopted by the Security Council
February 17th, 2045
Main Submittor: The Slovak Republic
Co-Submittors: The Czech Republic, The Republic of Austria
Signatories: Hungary, The Republic of Poland, … , The Federal Republic of Germany

The Security Council,
Recognizing the severe humanitarian consequences resulting from the Czecho-Slovak War of 2044,
Deeply concerned by the large-scale displacement of civilian populations and the ongoing need for coordinated international relief efforts,
Recalling all previous Security Council resolutions concerning post-conflict reconstruction and peacebuilding in Central Europe,
Acknowledging the vital role of regional organizations in facilitating negotiations and monitoring ceasefire compliance;

1. Calls upon all parties to fully comply with the terms of the 2044 Ceasefire Agreement and refrain from any actions that may jeopardize regional stability;
2. Requests the immediate establishment of a joint UN-EU monitoring mission to oversee:
   a. demilitarized zones,
   b. deployment of unarmed observers along agreed border areas,
   c. regular reporting to the Security Council on violations,
   d. coordination with humanitarian agencies to ensure safe movement of displaced civilians;
3. Encourages Member States to support post-war reconstruction efforts:
   a. contributing financial and technical aid to infrastructure rehabilitation,
   b. assisting in the rebuilding of essential services such as healthcare and education,
   c. supporting long-term economic revitalization programs:
      i. providing micro-loans to small and medium enterprises,
      ii. launching workforce retraining programs for displaced workers,
      iii. encouraging cross-border trade initiatives;
4. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.
          

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