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POLICY STATEMENT
Similar to a position paper in the UNAUSA procedure, a policy statement is a document that explains the
policies and stances of the country related to the issue discussed. However, it is not required to hand in policy
statements in most conferences. Policy statement can be extremely useful in conferences as it can be the base
for an opening speech or a reference during lobby. The length of the policy statement varies. The official
THIMUN procedure states that 300 words is the maximum yet it differs in different conferences.
Policy statement should be written with great research, statistics, and quotes if possible. In the paper, dele-
gates should provide a short summary on the current situation and past events related to the issue worldwide
and in their country, key documents related to the issue, the countrys stances and positions, and suggestions
for resolution in line with his or her stances and positions.
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Most conferences specify the format required for a policy statement. If the conference has not declared a for-
mat, here is a common format most conferences require for delegates to follow:
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DRAFT RESOLUTIONS
What is a Resolution?
A resolution is essentially a long sentence that seeks to solve the issue at hand. THIMUN delegates usually
write one resolution on the topic they choose to focus on before the conference begins in order to merge their
resolutions with others during lobbying time to maximize their efficiency.
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ISSUE: (insert the issue number) insert the issue you are focusing on
*sometimes Co-Submitters are included in the resolution and sometimes they are not. Ask your chair for clar-
ification to see whether your conference requires you to add the co-submitters.
Preambulatory Clauses
Clauses that introduces the issue and emphasizes its urgency. Delegates can include references to previous
UN resolutions or ratified conventions/declarations. They also often congratulate countries or organizations
that have put effort into ameliorating the issue at hand.
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Operative Clauses
Clauses that suggest/take action to solve the issue at hand. It is important that your operative clauses are ac-
tually feasible and that they reflect the policies of the country you represent. They should not be too idealistic
as they would most likely be amended or stiked out during debate.
Preambulatory clauses are followed by a comma while operative clauses are followed by a semicolon
Sub-clauses begin with a), b), c), etc; sub-sub-clauses begin with i), ii), iii), etc
Abbreviations are written out in full the first time they are used.