High Diplomatic Representative of Lodamun, Nathaniel Levitt
Liu Che/Zhuli wrote:His Imperial and Royal Highness Prince Yu Xiao, Yingdalan Ambassador to the World CongressFirst of all, we would like to express our continued thanks to the members of the General Assembly for their constructive comments. We believe that the edits to the draft reflect the comments suggested by the members.
Secondly, we would like to clarify that when "all peoples" is used, it means all peoples, regardless of who they are and/or what they identify as. If they are a human being, then the rights apply.
Again, we welcome further debate on the draft.
We would like to address ourselves better:
Since your delegation proposed a bill protecting all people in Terran, their dignity and so, then why you talked of vulnerable people and did not included LGBT people? I am wondering? If you do a proper enumeration of minorities needing protection and care, add LGBT-Q citizens as well, either that or just simply state everyone is worthy of respect. When you start to enumerate the minorities needing care do not forget there are LGBT people in this world. We will give our draft proposal on the isse:
Security Council Resolution ##: Human Rights Declaration ||| Drafted by Lodamese delegation |||
Recognizing the diverse nature of human societies in Terra,
Welcoming the preservation of the diversity in our societies,
Reaffirming our commitment to the Guiding Principles of the World Congress,
Recalling the Guiding Principles of the World Congress' affirmation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of nations,
Also Recalling the Guiding Principles of the World Congress' affirmation of non-interference in the internal affairs of states,
Recognizing that human rights should be promoted through cooperation and consensus, and not through confrontation and and the imposition of incompatible values, traditions, and cultures with the material situation of said nation,
Emphasizing the linkage and indivisibility of economic, social, cultural, civil and political rights,
Noting that all nations have the inherent right to development in a way that integrates and balances human rights with their material situation,
Further Emphasizing that work toward the creation of uniform human rights norms must take into account the material conditions,
Convinced that development can lead to greater enjoyment and protection of human rights, as well as democracy,
Stressing the importance of education and training in human rights with respect to the diverse modern society at the international, national, and regional levels and the need for international cooperation to address these issues,
Mandates the following:
1. The World Congress recommits itself to Security Council Resolution 88: Guiding Principles of the World Congress and previous human rights resolutions;
2. Nations have the sovereign right to develop in any way they choose, which will allow them to enjoy and protect human rights, so long as they do not violate the sovereignty of other nations;
3. All nations must endeavor to respect one another and seek to address one another in a positive and non-confrontational manner;
4. National sovereignty and territorial integrity must be upheld, as well as non-interference in the internal affairs of states;
5. All countries have the right to determine their political systems, freely control and use their resources, and freely pursue their cultural, social, and economic development as much as it benefits the people;
6. The World Congress recognizes that human rights cannot be applied in a way that is politicized or contains double-standards, and that no violation is justified for any nation;
7. Human rights must be informed by the various, diverse societies, and the material conditions of states, and identified on the basis of international cooperation which can often be a dynamic and evolving process;
8. Human rights include economic, social, cultural, civil, and political rights with equal emphasis to all categories;
9. It is important for human rights to be guaranteed for vulnerable groups, including but not limited to ethnic, national, racial, religious, and social minorities; migrant workers, persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples, refugees, persons who are displaced, persons below the poverty line, LGBT citizens and women;
10. All peoples have the right to a government that is democratic, humane, and transparent;
11. All peoples have the right to be treated equally under the law, no matter their station or condition in life;
12. All peoples have the right to freedom of conscience, thought, and religion;
13. All peoples have the right to life and safety;
14. All peoples have the right to personal property;
15. All peoples have the right to freedom of speech and expression;
16. All peoples have the right to welfare and healthcare;
17. All peoples have the right to an education;
18. All peoples have the right to be treated with dignity and respect (what one does not want done unto themselves should not do unto others);
19. All peoples have the right to a livable wage;
20. All peoples have the right to workplace democracy, a tenet of modern fair democracy.