Diplomacy & Politics Glossary

A formal proposal to change, add, or delete parts of a draft resolution or working paper.

A resolution draft formatted to span two pages, typically used to organize complex operative clauses for clarity.

A formal written proposal containing preambulatory and operative clauses submitted for debate and voting.

A unique identifier assigned to each draft resolution for tracking and reference during committee sessions.

A change to a draft resolution supported by its original sponsors that does not require a formal vote to be incorporated.

A delegate who supports a draft resolution or working paper without being a sponsor, signaling endorsement.

A private meeting among delegates to negotiate and draft resolutions away from formal committee sessions.

A procedural motion to split a draft resolution or clause into separate parts for individual voting.

An amendment that clarifies or corrects language without changing the meaning or intent of a clause.

A clause in a resolution that outlines specific actions or recommendations to be implemented by member states or the UN.

A clause in a resolution that outlines specific actions or recommendations for the committee to adopt.

A section in a resolution that provides background, context, and justification for the actions proposed in the operative clauses.

The unique identifier assigned to a draft resolution once it is formally submitted for debate and voting.

A binding decision adopted by the United Nations Security Council addressing issues of international peace and security.

A delegate who supports a draft resolution or working paper but does not take full responsibility as a sponsor.

A delegate or country that authors and supports a draft resolution or working paper, taking responsibility for its content.

The list of delegates who formally support and take responsibility for a draft resolution or amendment.

The act of formally supporting a draft resolution or working paper by being listed as a sponsor, indicating active involvement in its creation.

A vote on the main content of a draft resolution or amendment, as opposed to procedural matters.

An amendment proposed to a draft resolution without the original sponsors' consent, requiring a formal vote for adoption.

An informal document used to share ideas and draft proposals before formal submission as a draft resolution.

An initial, informal version of a draft resolution circulated to gather feedback before formal submission.