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==Overview==
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The '''Sexual Freedom''' [[resolution]] was one of the first strong Human Rights resolutions adopted by the [[United Nations]].  It reached the [[UN floor]] at a time when few nations had joined the international organization, and despite having been adopted by a large percentage of votes, the vote margin in votes cast is typical of the difference seen in the outcomes of current resolutions. After three attempts to [[repeal]] the resolution, it was struck out and declared null and void in April 2007, having been replaced by [[Sexual Privacy Act]].
  
 
==Resolution Text==
 
==Resolution Text==
 
<center>[http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/page=UN_past_resolutions/start=6 UNITED NATIONS RESOLUTION #7]</center>
 
<center>[http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/page=UN_past_resolutions/start=6 UNITED NATIONS RESOLUTION #7]</center>
 
<center><big>''' Sexual Freedom '''</big></center>
 
<center><big>''' Sexual Freedom '''</big></center>
<center> A resolution to reduce income inequality and increase basic welfare. </center>
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<center> A resolution to improve worldwide human and civil rights. </center>
 
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== Additional Materials ==
 
== Additional Materials ==
 
*[[Repeal "Sexual Freedom"]]
 
*[[Repeal "Sexual Freedom"]]
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*[[Repeal "Sexual Freedom" (failed)]]
 
*[[UN Timeline]]
 
*[[UN Timeline]]
 
*[[Index of UN Resolutions]]
 
*[[Index of UN Resolutions]]

Latest revision as of 23:41, 24 April 2007

The Sexual Freedom resolution was one of the first strong Human Rights resolutions adopted by the United Nations. It reached the UN floor at a time when few nations had joined the international organization, and despite having been adopted by a large percentage of votes, the vote margin in votes cast is typical of the difference seen in the outcomes of current resolutions. After three attempts to repeal the resolution, it was struck out and declared null and void in April 2007, having been replaced by Sexual Privacy Act.

Resolution Text

UNITED NATIONS RESOLUTION #7
Sexual Freedom
A resolution to improve worldwide human and civil rights.

Category: Human Rights Strength: Strong Proposed By: Armstrongonia

Description:
What goes on between two (or more) consenting adults in the privacy of their homes should not be the concern of the state unless it is neccesary to enquire about the afore mentioned activities for medical reasons (e.g. if the individuals wish to give blood etc.).

Votes For: 2,538
Votes Against: 318
Implemented: Thu Mar 13 2003

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