Female Genital Mutilation

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Resolution History

Overview

Female Genital Mutilation has the distincting of passing by the largest majority of any resolution (91.6%). It was proposed by Safalra shortly after discovering the United Nations forum, and Safalra made an effort to follow all the resolution form guidelines of the time - this may have been as important as its topic (which some players found distasteful) in ensuring its success. After the resolution passed its discussion thread was archived by the moderators as a masterclass in resolution-writing.

Proposal Campaign

UN Debate

Text of the Resolution

UNITED NATIONS RESOLUTION #62
Female Genital Mutilation
A resolution to improve worldwide human and civil rights.

Category: Human Rights Strength: Strong Proposed By: Safalra

Description: The General Assembly,

Observing that female genital mutilation (hereafter 'FGM') is performed ritually in some cultures,

Alarmed by the long-term effects of FGM, including prolonged pain and increased risk of death during childbirth,

Deeply disturbed that many women are subjected to FGM against their will,

Recognising that when dealing with other cultures, legislation leads to confrontation, whilst education leads to willing change,

1. Condemns the practice of FGM;

2. Calls upon States to fund programmes educating citizens about the dangers of FGM;

3. Urges States to avoid using the alternative phrase 'female circumcision', as this leads to comparison with the safe male circumcision.

Votes For: 14,778
Votes Against: 1,360
Implemented: Wed Jun 16 2004

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