[img]http://z2.ifrm.com/10711/28/0/p1090382/tnl_wa2.png[/img][SIZE=150] World Assembly Affairs Digest January 2018[/size]
[floatright][i]by Deropia, Minister of World Assembly Affairs[/i][/floatright]
Minister: [nation]Deropia[/nation]
Deputy Minister: [nation]Kranostav[/nation]
Deputy Minister: [nation]Veniyerris[/nation]
From the Minister's desk:
Hello everyone! I'm [nation]Deropia[/nation], your newly appointed Minister of World Assembly Affairs. Here you'll find details of everything that has happened in the World Assembly and the Ministry in the past month. I'd like to take a moment now to congratulate [nation]Kranostav[/nation] on being reappointed, and [nation]Veniyerris[/nation] on being appointed Deputy Ministers.
Do you want to have a greater impact on the outcome of votes in the World Assembly? If you do, that's great because you can! In The North Pacific our Delegate casts their vote in the World Assembly based on the results of a poll we hold on our [url=http://forum.thenorthpacific.org/]regional forum[/url]! All you need is to have your WA nation in The North Pacific and have an account on the forum, that's it!
Would you like to help others decide how to vote on World Assembly resolutions? Then the Ministry of World Assembly Affairs wants [i]you[/i]! The Ministry of World Assembly Affairs releases a voting recommendation for every proposal that reaches the voting floor and distributes it to [i]every[/i] WA nation in The North Pacific. By joining the [url=http://forum.thenorthpacific.org/topic/7198621/1/]Executive Staff[/url] you can help us write our recommendations and make your opinion known to more than 1,500 nations!
I look forward to serving you all in the coming months.
Anyways, without further ado here's what we voted on, how we voted and what the Ministry of World Assembly Affairs recommended
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[center][size=150][color=green]General Assembly[/color][/center][/size]
[center][i]Improving the world, one resolution at a time.[/i]
[/center][box][center]Proposal: [url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=WA_past_resolution/id=419/council=1][b]Voting Equality for Freed Inmates[/b][/url]
Status: [color=green][b]Passed[/b][/color]
Delegates Vote: [color=green][b]For[/b][/color]
Forum Vote: For:[color=Green][b] 10[/b][/color] Against:[color=red] [b]1[/b][/color] Abstain: [color=blue][b]2[/b][/color]
Final Vote (TNP): For: [color=green][b]534[/b][/color] Against: [color=red][b]84[/b][/color] Percentage of WA nations voting: [b]40.18%[/b]
Final Vote (World): For: [color=green][b]14,314[/b][/color] Against: [color=red][b]3,117[/b][/color]
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Recommendation: The Ministry of World Assembly Affairs reviewed the resolution and found its intentions are straightforward. Voting Equality for Freed Inmates does exactly as its title says, and ensures that voting privileges are extended to convicted criminals, provided that they have completed their term of incarceration and are not subject to parole or a probation order. Exceptions are reasonably provided for instances where the voter has been convicted of crimes related to voter fraud or has aided a foreign or domestic power in subverting the lawful government. Democracy is one of the core values of The North Pacific and the Ministry believes that the right to vote is one that should be enjoyed by everyone, regardless of their past. Voting Equality for Freed Inmates accomplishes this without placing undue hardship on national and local governments.
For these reasons, the Ministry of World Assembly Affairs recommended voting [u]for[/u] the resolution.
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[box][center]Proposal: [url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=WA_past_resolution/id=420/council=1][b]Protection of Biomedical Research[/b][/url]
Status: [color=green][b]Passed[/b][/color]
Delegates Vote: [color=green][b]For[/b][/color]
Forum Vote: For:[color=Green][b] 11[/b][/color] Against:[color=red] [b]6[/b][/color] Abstain: [color=blue][b]0[/b][/color]
Final Vote (TNP): For: [color=green][b]565[/b][/color] Against: [color=red][b]44[/b][/color] Percentage of WA nations voting: [b]39.59%[/b]
Final Vote (World): For: [color=green][b]13,762[/b][/color] Against: [color=red][b]3,856[/b][/color]
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Recommendation: Protection of Biomedical Research is a relatively mild proposal that seeks to ensure a standard of ethics and scientific rigor in biomedical experiments within the World Assembly. It ensures that member states engage only in research where the well-being and ethical treatment of the subjects are prioritized, but in a manner which makes additional testing on both human and lab animal tests possible. Further, it promotes additional research by tasking the World Assembly Science Programme to coordinate and advise international research efforts, as well as share data volunteered by researchers.
More importantly, the proposal preempts future attempts to block biomedical research in the name of religious or moral objections, ensuring that WA members can engage in research in the best interests of their populations.
For these reasons, the Ministry of World Assembly Affairs recommended voting [u]for[/u] the resolution.
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[box][center]Proposal: [url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=WA_past_resolution/id=421/council=1][b]Ozone Layer Protection[/b][/url]
Status: [color=green][b]Passed[/b][/color]
Delegates Vote: [color=green][b]For[/b][/color]
Forum Vote: For:[color=Green][b] 12[/b][/color] Against:[color=red] [b]0[/b][/color] Abstain: [color=blue][b]0[/b][/color]
Final Vote (TNP): For: [color=green][b]544[/b][/color] Against: [color=red][b]83[/b][/color] Percentage of WA nations voting: [b]40.68%[/b]
Final Vote (World): For: [color=green][b]15,211[/b][/color] Against: [color=red][b]2,998[/b][/color]
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Recommendation: On oxygen rich planets, the Ozone layer acts as essential protection against harmful UV rays. However, some industrial chemicals currently used deplete this fragile layer. This resolution seeks to reduce the damage done to the ozone layer by some of the chemicals used by industry. It accomplishes this by mandating that member nations and a newly created subcommittee, the Atmospheric Chemistry Establishment, identify Ozone depleting chemicals and research alternatives. This resolution also tasks the ACE with setting deadlines for phasing out the use of ozone-depleting chemicals from use, and requires that member nations cease production and use of these chemicals by these deadlines. Ozone Layer Protection provides an exemption to this by allowing the ACE to provide waivers to member nations, provided that the chemicals are used in a closed system and can not harm atmospheric chemistry in other nations.
For these reasons, the Ministry of World Assembly Affairs recommended voting [u]for[/u] the resolution.
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[center][size=150][color=green]Security Council[/color][/center][/size]
[center][i]Spreading interregional peace and goodwill, via force if necessary.[/i]
[/center][box][center]Proposal: [url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=WA_past_resolution/id=238/council=2][b]Repeal: Liberate Dank Memes[/b][/url]
Status: [color=green][b]Passed[/b][/color]
Delegates Vote: [color=green][b]For[/b][/color]
Forum Vote: For:[color=Green][b] 10[/b][/color] Against:[color=red] [b]0[/b][/color] Abstain: [color=blue][b]0[/b][/color]
Final Vote (TNP): For: [color=green][b]514[/b][/color] Against: [color=red][b]36[/b][/color] Percentage of WA nations voting: [b]35.59%[/b]
Final Vote (World): For: [color=green][b]14,623[/b][/color] Against: [color=red][b]1,156[/b][/color]
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Recommendation: The point of a liberation is to allow native and defender forces the opportunity to reclaim a region from invading forces. As Dank Memes has been refounded by invading forces, this is no longer possible and makes any attempt to return the region to native residents doomed to failure. This makes the Security Council's liberation of Dank Memes unnecessary.
For these reasons, the Ministry of World Assembly Affairs recommended a voting for the resolution.
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[box][center]Proposal: [url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=WA_past_resolution/id=239/council=2][b]Commend Tsunamy[/b][/url]
Status: [color=green][b]Passed[/b][/color]
Delegates Vote: [color=green][b]For[/b][/color]
Forum Vote: For:[color=Green][b] 10[/b][/color] Against:[color=red] [b]1[/b][/color] Abstain: [color=blue][b]0[/b][/color]
Final Vote (TNP): For: [color=green][b]503[/b][/color] Against: [color=red][b]34[/b][/color] Percentage of WA nations voting: [b]34.53%[/b]
Final Vote (World): For: [color=green][b]11,196[/b][/color] Against: [color=red][b]3,483[/b][/color][/center]
Recommendation: The Ministry of World Assembly Affairs believes that commendations should be reserved for nations that have had a lasting effect on their region or the international community at large. When it comes to the commendation of Tsunamy, there is a wealth of information to consider. Beginning with their reestablishing The South Pacific's regional forum and salvaging the Coalition of the South Pacific's Charter after it was lost in the aftermath of the coup by The Xyz Affair. We must also take into consideration the numerous coup attempts that Tsunamy has defended The South Pacific against and their efforts to restore the region after such attempts have been successful. We should consider the loyalty and dedication they have shown to their region in the numerous elected and appointed positions they have held over the years, such as serving as World Assembly Delegate for over two years spread over three terms. During their tenure in The South Pacific, they have provided advice to newly formed national governments and played an integral role in shaping the culture of The South Pacific.
For these reasons, the Ministry of World Assembly Affairs recommended voting for the resolution.
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[box][center]Proposal: [url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=WA_past_resolution/id=240/council=2][b]Commend The MT Army[/b][/url]
Status: [color=green][b]Passed[/b][/color]
Delegates Vote: [color=green][b]For[/b][/color]
Forum Vote: For:[color=Green][b] 6[/b][/color] Against:[color=red] [b]7[/b][/color] Abstain: [color=blue][b]0[/b][/color]
Final Vote (TNP): For: [color=green][b]508[/b][/color] Against: [color=red][b]96[/b][/color] Percentage of WA nations voting: [b]39.06%[/b]
Final Vote (World): For: [color=green][b]8,762[/b][/color] Against: [color=red][b]7,148[/b][/color]
[/center]Recommendation: The MT Army is a dedicated and widely-respected anti-fascist and anti-Nazi military force who has served NationStates for the last 14 years. The MT Army worked alongside the Pacific Defenders which began the Anti Nazi Alliance who functioned as a bane against hatred and bigotry in NationStates through the early to mid-2000's. The MT Army's numerous laudable achievements in fighting hatred include the destruction of The URAP, Greater German Reich, and assisting the North Pacific Army, among others, in the destruction of NAZI EUROPE. The MT Army has also administered Antifa and inspired as well as guided many anti-hate regions that are currently active defending NationStates from hatred and bigotry. The Ministry believes that the significant contributions of The MT Army to the fight against intolerance, as well as their numerous military accomplishments and a long history of service to the community, is worthy of commendation.
For these reasons, the Ministry of World Assembly Affairs recommended voting for the resolution.[/box]
[box][center]Proposal: [url=https://www.nationstates.net/page=WA_past_resolution/id=241/council=2][b]Liberate Iran[/b][/url]
Status: [color=green][b]Passed[/b][/color]
Delegates Vote: [color=green][b]For[/b][/color]
Forum Vote: For:[color=Green][b] 10[/b][/color] Against:[color=red] [b]4[/b][/color] Abstain: [color=blue][b]0[/b][/color]
Final Vote (TNP): For: [color=green][b]599[/b][/color] Against: [color=red][b]38[/b][/color] Percentage of WA nations voting: [b]40.93%[/b]
Final Vote (World): For: [color=green][b]16,268[/b][/color] Against: [color=red][b]1,406[/b][/color][/center]
Recommendation: The region of Iran was invaded 5 years ago and was left to die behind a password. Although a significant amount of time has passed since the region was passworded, this should have no effect on whether or not a region is worthy of liberation. The nations currently occupying the region are under the control of a puppetmaster, so the liberation will most likely be successful. Additionally, the author of the proposal reached out to former natives of the region, and there was at least one native that was interested in returning. The Ministry believes that so long as there is at least one native willing to return to their home, that a liberation is worthwhile.
For these reasons, the Ministry of World Assembly Affairs recommended voting for the resolution.[/box]
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