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WA Peacekeeping Charter
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Category: Global Disarmament | Mild | Proposed by: Excidium Planetis

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The Assembly of Worlds,

Believing prevention of conflict or restoration of peacetime activities to be one of the foremost goals of this august body, and that an international organization dedicated to this effort would be of great use,

Reaffirming prior resolutions preventing the WA from becoming a military force used as a tool against those the majority of WA voters do not like,

Article I - Restrictions on WA Force

Prohibits any WA organizations or committees from engaging in offensive military actions with any WA member states, citizens thereof, or organizations affiliated with such states, for any reason whatsoever;

Prohibits WA personnel from carrying lethal weapons on WAHQ property. National delegations, staff, et cetera are not WA personnel;

Article II - Scope of Peacekeeping Operations and Standards

Establishes the WA Peacekeepers, whose goal shall be to prevent and end conflict, and preserve peace. Peacekeepers shall adhere to these principles:

• Consent of all parties involved in its operations. No peacekeeping effort shall be made without the consent of all WA member nations involved, and without the request of at least one member nation involved.
• Impartiality in proceedings and conflicts. Peacekeepers shall maintain professionalism at all times and give equal consideration to the involved parties.
• Non-use of force. Except in cases of self defense, Peacekeepers are to refrain from using lethal force, and shall be prohibited from carrying lethal weapons. Peacekeepers are to avoid using non-lethal force on state actors.

Tasks the WA Peacekeepers with the following duties:

• Assistance in reintegrating former combatants back into civilian society
• Assistance in disarmament and demobilizing of military forces,
• Organization of elections or government reorganization or establishment, or monitoring thereof
• Monitoring the fulfillment of obligations created by armistices or ceasefires
• Protection of the WA-recognized rights of citizens of member nations and support for the rule of law
• Assistance in international mediation and resolving potential causes for international conflict

Prohibits the WA from expanding the role of the WA Peacekeepers to include any efforts that cannot be considered one of the above duties;

Further tasks Peacekeepers with:

• Maintaining the legitimacy of WA actions
• Actively involving national and local governments in its operations to promote personal ownership over the success of Peacekeeping operations
• Forming clear and achievable mandates in Peacekeeping efforts;

Authorizes the WA Peacekeepers to:

• request appropriate WA funds to support its operations,
• conduct research into safe and effective non-lethal weapons systems, armor, and defense technologies to increase the safety of WA personnel

Clarifies that the WA Peacekeepers are not a military force, nor are they ever to be used as such,

Article III - Responsibility of Member Nation-States

Encourages WA Member nations to make a genuine commitment to maintaining peace, maintain a Unity of Purpose with the WA, actively support Peacekeeping efforts where possible, refrain from hindering WA operations or movement, and communicate effectively with WA personnel

Prohibits member nations from using WA organizations or committees to defend themselves from other nations, from fraudulently requesting WA peacekeeping efforts, and from intentionally launching military, terrorist, or criminal attacks against WA property or officials.

WA Peacekeeping Charter
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Category: Global Disarmament | Mild | Proposed by: Excidium Planetis

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The Assembly of Worlds,

Believing prevention of conflict or restoration of peacetime activities to be one of the foremost goals of this august body, and that an international organization dedicated to this effort would be of great use,

Reaffirming prior resolutions preventing the WA from becoming a military force used as a tool against those the majority of WA voters do not like,

Article I - Restrictions on WA Force

Prohibits any WA organizations or committees from engaging in offensive military actions with any WA member states, citizens thereof, or organizations affiliated with such states, for any reason whatsoever;

Prohibits WA personnel from carrying lethal weapons on WAHQ property. National delegations, staff, et cetera are not WA personnel;

Article II - Scope of Peacekeeping Operations and Standards

Establishes the WA Peacekeepers, whose goal shall be to prevent and end conflict, and preserve peace. Peacekeepers shall adhere to these principles:

• Consent of all parties involved in its operations. No peacekeeping effort shall be made without the consent of all WA member nations involved, and without the request of at least one member nation involved.
• Impartiality in proceedings and conflicts. Peacekeepers shall maintain professionalism at all times and give equal consideration to the involved parties.
• Non-use of force. Except in cases of self defense, Peacekeepers are to refrain from using lethal force, and shall be prohibited from carrying lethal weapons. Peacekeepers are to avoid using non-lethal force on state actors.

Tasks the WA Peacekeepers with the following duties:

• Assistance in reintegrating former combatants back into civilian society
• Assistance in disarmament and demobilizing of military forces,
• Organization of elections or government reorganization or establishment, or monitoring thereof
• Monitoring the fulfillment of obligations created by armistices or ceasefires
• Protection of the WA-recognized rights of citizens of member nations and support for the rule of law
• Assistance in international mediation and resolving potential causes for international conflict

Prohibits the WA from expanding the role of the WA Peacekeepers to include any efforts that cannot be considered one of the above duties;

Further tasks Peacekeepers with:

• Maintaining a public perception of the legitimacy of WA actions
• Actively involving national and local governments in its operations to promote personal ownership over the success of Peacekeeping operations
• Forming clear and achievable mandates in Peacekeeping efforts;

Authorizes the WA Peacekeepers to:

• request appropriate WA funds to support its operations,
• conduct research into safe and effective non-lethal weapons systems, armor, and defense technologies to increase the safety of WA personnel

Clarifies that the WA Peacekeepers are not a military force, nor are they ever to be used as such,

Article III - Responsibility of Member Nation-States

Encourages WA Member nations to make a genuine commitment to maintaining peace, maintain a Unity of Purpose with the WA, actively support Peacekeeping efforts where possible, refrain from hindering WA operations or movement, and communicate effectively with WA personnel

Prohibits member nations from using WA organizations or committees to defend themselves from other nations, from fraudulently requesting WA peacekeeping efforts, and from intentionally launching military, terrorist, or criminal attacks against WA property or officials.

WA Peacekeeping Charter
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Category: Global Disarmament | Mild | Proposed by: Excidium Planetis

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The Assembly of Worlds,

Believing prevention of conflict or restoration of peacetime activities to be one of the foremost goals of this august body,

Reaffirming prior resolutions preventing the WA from becoming a military force used as a tool against those the majority of WA voters do not like,

Article I - Restrictions on WA Use of Force

Prohibits any WA organizations or committees from engaging in offensive military actions with any WA member states, citizens of member states, or organizations affiliated with member states, for any reason whatsoever;

Prohibits WA personnel from carrying lethal weapons on WAHQ property. National delegations, staff, et cetera are not WA personnel;

Article II - Scope of Peacekeeping Operations and Standards

Establishes the World Entities Advanced Peacekeeping Operations Network, whose goal shall be to prevent conflict, work to end hostilities, and preserve peace. The WEAPON and its personnel, hereafter referred to as WA Peacekeepers, shall adhere to the following principles:

• Consent of all parties involved in its operations. No peacekeeping effort shall be made without the consent of all WA member nations involved, and without the request of at least one member nation involved.
• Impartiality in proceedings and conflicts. The WA Peacekeepers shall maintain professionalism at all times and give equal consideration to the involved parties.
• Non-use of force. Except in cases of self defense, the WA Peacekeepers are to refrain from using lethal force, and shall be prohibited from carrying lethal weapons. Peacekeepers are strongly encouraged to avoid using less-than-lethal force on state actors.

Tasks the WA Peacekeepers with the following duties:

• Assistance in reintegrating former combatants back into civilian society
• Assistance in demobilizing military forces
• Assistance in disarmament operations
• Organization of elections or government reorganization or establishment, or monitoring thereof
• Monitoring the fulfilment of obligations created by armistices or ceasefires
• Protection of the WA-recognized rights of citizens of member nations and support for the rule of law
• Assistance in international mediation
• Resolving potential causes for international conflict

Prohibits the WA Peacekeepers from engaging in any efforts that cannot be considered to be one of the duties outlined above;

Further tasks the WA Peacekeepers with:

• Maintaining a public perception of the legitimacy of WA actions
• Actively involving national and local governments in its operations to promote personal ownership over the success of Peacekeeping operations
• Coordinating with the International Mediation Foundation and any other applicable WA organizations where helpful in fulfilling the duties of the WA Peacekeepers
• Form clear and achievable mandates in Peacekeeping efforts;

Authorizes the WEAPON to:

• request appropriate funding from the GAO to support its operations,
• appoint envoys to meet with parties involved in peacekeeping efforts for facilitation of international mediation,
• conduct research into safe and effective less-than-lethal weapons systems, armor, and defensive technologies which will increase the safety of WA personnel

Clarifies that the WA Peacekeepers are not a military force, nor are they ever to be used as such,

Article III - Responsibility of Member Nation-States

Encourages WA Member nations to make a genuine commitment to maintaining peace, maintain a Unity of Purpose with the WA, actively support Peacekeeping efforts where possible, refrain from hindering WA operations or movement, and communicate effectively with WA personnel

Prohibits member nations from using WA organizations or committees to defend themselves from other nations, from fraudulently requesting WA peacekeeping efforts, and from intentionally launching military, terrorist, or criminal attacks against WA property or officials.

On WA Peacekeeping
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Category: Global Disarmament | Mild | Proposed by: Excidium Planetis

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The Assembly of Worlds,

Believing prevention of conflict or restoration of peacetime activities to be one of the foremost goals of this august body,

Reaffirming prior resolutions preventing the WA from becoming a military force used as a tool against those the majority of WA voters do not like,

Prohibits any WA organizations or committees from engaging in offensive military actions with any WA member states, citizens of member states, or organizations affiliated with member states, for any reason whatsoever;

Prohibits WA personnel from carrying lethal weapons on WAHQ property. National delegations, staff, et cetera are not WA personnel;

Establishes the WA Peacekeepers, which shall have the following duties, provided at the request or consent of all WA member nations involved in each specific peacekeeping effort:

• Assistance in Disarmament
• Assistance in reintegrating former combatants back into civilian society
• Assistance in demobilizing military forces
• Government reorganization or establishment, or monitoring thereof
• Monitoring the fulfilment of obligations created by armistices or ceasefires

Prohibits the WA Peacekeepers from engaging in any efforts that cannot be considered to be one of the duties outlined above;

Further tasks the WA Peacekeepers with coordinating with the International Mediation Foundation and any other applicable WA organizations where helpful in fulfilling the duties of the WA Peacekeepers;

Clarifies that the WA Peacekeepers are not a military force, nor are they ever to be used as such, nor shall they be required to carry arms;

Prohibits member nations from using WA organizations or committees to defend themselves from other nations, from fraudulently requesting WA peacekeeping efforts, and from intentionally launching military, terrorist, or criminal attacks against WA property or officials.

On WA Peacekeeping
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Category: Global Disarmament | Mild | Proposed by: Excidium Planetis

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The Assembly of Worlds,

Believing prevention of conflict or restoration of peacetime activities to be one of the foremost goals of this august body,

Reaffirming prior resolutions preventing the WA from becoming a military force used as a tool against those the majority of WA voters do not like,

Prohibits any WA organizations or committees from engaging in offensive military actions with any WA member states, citizens of member states, or organizations affiliated with member states, for any reason whatsoever;

Prohibits WA personnel from carrying lethal weapons on WAHQ property. National delegations, staff, et cetera are not WA personnel;

Allows WA officials and personnel to defend themselves and WA property with force, including deadly force, if threatened by WA member nations, non-WA nations, organizations, or individuals;

Establishes the WA Peacekeepers, which shall have the following duties, provided at the request or consent of all WA member nations involved in each specific peacekeeping effort:

• Assistance in Disarmament
• Assistance in reintegrating former combatants back into civilian society
• Assistance in demobilizing military forces
• Government reorganization or establishment, or monitoring thereof
• Monitoring the fulfilment of obligations created by armistices or ceasefires

Prohibits the WA Peacekeepers from engaging in any efforts that cannot be considered to be one of the duties outlined above;

Further tasks the WA Peacekeepers with coordinating with the International Mediation Foundation and any other applicable WA organizations where helpful in fulfilling the duties of the WA Peacekeepers.

Prohibits member nations from using WA organizations or committees to defend themselves from other nations, from fraudulently requesting WA cooperation efforts, and from intentionally launching military, terrorist, or criminal attacks against WA property or officials.

On WA Peacekeeping
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Category: Global Disarmament | Mild | Proposed by: Excidium Planetis

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The Assembly of Worlds,

Believing prevention of conflict or restoration of peacetime activities to be one of the foremost goals of this august body,

Reaffirming prior resolutions preventing the WA from becoming a military force used as a tool against those the majority of WA voters do not like,

Prohibits any WA organizations or committees from engaging in offensive military actions with any WA member states, citizens of member states, or organizations affiliated with member states, for any reason whatsoever;

Prohibits WA personnel from carrying lethal weapons on WAHQ property. National delegations, staff, et cetera are not WA personnel;

Establishes the WA Peacekeepers, which shall have the following duties, provided at the request or consent of all WA member nations involved in each specific peacekeeping effort:

• Assistance in Disarmament
• Assistance in reintegrating former combatants back into civilian society
• Assistance in demobilizing military forces
• Government reorganization or establishment, or monitoring thereof
• Monitoring the fulfilment of obligations created by armistices or ceasefires

Prohibits the WA Peacekeepers from engaging in any efforts that cannot be considered to be one of the duties outlined above;

Further tasks the WA Peacekeepers with coordinating with the International Mediation Foundation and any other applicable WA organizations where helpful in fulfilling the duties of the WA Peacekeepers.

Prohibits member nations from using WA organizations or committees to defend themselves from other nations, from fraudulently requesting WA cooperation efforts, and from intentionally attacking WA property or officials.

On WA Peacekeeping
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Category: Global Disarmament | Mild | Proposed by: Excidium Planetis

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The World Assembly

Believing prevention of conflict or restoration of peacetime activities to be one of the foremost goals of this august body,

Reaffirming prior resolutions preventing the WA from becoming a military force used as a tool against those the majority of WA voters do not like,

Prohibits any WA organizations or committees from engaging in offensive military actions with any WA member states, citizens of member states, or organizations affiliated with member states, for any reason whatsoever;

Prohibits WA personnel from carrying lethal weapons on WAHQ property. National delegations, staff, et cetera are not WA personnel.

Establishes the WA Peacekeepers, which shall have the following duties, provided at the request or consent of all WA member nations involved in each specific peacekeeping effort:

• Assistance in Disarmament
• Assistance in reintegrating former combatants back into civilian society
• Assistance in demobilizing military forces
• Government reorganization or establishment, or monitoring thereof

Prohibits the WA Peacekeepers from engaging in any efforts not outlined above.

Prohibits member nations from using WA organizations or committees to defend themselves from other nations, from fraudulently requesting WA cooperation efforts, and from intentionally attacking WA property or officials.

On WA Peacekeeping
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Category: Global Disarmament | Mild | Proposed by: Excidium Planetis

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The World Assembly

Noting the [presumed] absence of legislation preventing WA military intervention in international and national conflicts,

Seeking to prevent the WA from becoming a military force used as a tool against those the majority of WA voters do not like,

Prohibits any WA organizations or committees from engaging in offensive military actions with any WA member states, citizens of member states, or organizations affiliated with member states, for any reason whatsoever;

Prohibits WA personnel from carrying lethal weapons on WAHQ property. National delegations, staff, et cetera are not WA personnel.

Allows WA organizations, committees, and officials to defend themselves and WA property with deadly force if threatened by WA member nations, non-WA nations, organizations, or individuals;

Establishes the WA Peacekeepers, which shall have the following duties, provided at the request or consent of all WA member nations involved in each specific peacekeeping effort:

• Protection of civilian non-combatants in times of war or civil strife
• Assistance in Disarmament
• Assistance in reintegrating former combatants back into civilian society
• Assistance in demobilizing military forces
• Government reorganization or establishment, or monitoring thereof

Prohibits the WA Peacekeepers from engaging in any efforts not outlined above.

Prohibits member nations from using WA organizations or committees to defend themselves from other nations, from fraudulently requesting WA cooperation efforts, and from intentionally attacking WA property or officials.

On WA Peacekeeping
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Category: Global Disarmament | Mild | Proposed by: Excidium Planetis

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The World Assembly

Noting the [presumed] absence of legislation preventing WA military intervention in international and national conflicts,

Seeking to prevent the WA from becoming a military force used as a tool against those the majority of WA voters do not like,

Prohibits any WA organizations or committees from engaging in offensive military actions with any WA member states, citizens of member states, or organizations affiliated with member states, for any reason whatsoever;

Prohibits any WA organizations or committees from enforcing WA compliance or taking action against WA members for any acts of non-compliance with WA resolutions, by any means other than through the law-courts;

Prohibits WA personnel from carrying lethal weapons on WAHQ property. National delegations, staff, er cetera are not WA personnel.

Allows WA organizations, committees, and officials to defend themselves and WA property with deadly force if threatened by WA member nations, non-WA nations, organizations, or individuals;

Establishes the WA International Cooperation Force, which shall have the following duties, provided at the request or consent of all WA member nations involved in each specific cooperation effort:

• Protection of civilian non-combatants in times of war or civil strife
• Assistance in Disarmament
• Assistance in reintegrating former combatants back into civilian society
• Assistance in demobilizing military forces
• Government reorganization or establishment, or monitoring thereof

Prohibits the WA International Cooperation Force from engaging in any efforts not outlined above.

Prohibits member nations from using WA organizations or committees to defend themselves from other nations, from fraudulently requesting WA cooperation efforts, and from intentionally attacking WA property or officials.

On WA Peacekeeping
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Category: Global Disarmament | Mild | Proposed by: Excidium Planetis

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The World Assembly

Noting the [presumed] absence of legislation preventing WA military intervention in international and national conflicts,

Seeking to prevent the WA from becoming a military force used as a tool against those the majority of WA voters do not like,

Prohibits any WA organizations or committees from engaging in offensive military actions with any WA member states, citizens of member states, or organizations affiliated with member states, for any reason whatsoever;

Prohibits any WA organizations or committees from enforcing WA compliance or taking action against WA members for any acts of non-compliance with WA resolutions;

Prohibits WA personnel from carrying lethal weapons on WAHQ property. National delegations, staff, er cetera are not WA personnel.

Allows WA organizations, committees, and officials to defend themselves and WA property with deadly force if threatened by WA member nations, non-WA nations, organizations, or individuals;

Establishes the WA Friendship Force, which shall have the following duties, provided at the request or consent of all WA member nations involved in each specific friendship effort:

• Protection of civilian non-combatants in times of war or civil strife
• Assistance in Disarmament
• Assistance in reintegrating former combatants back into civilian society
• Assistance in demobilizing military forces
• Government reorganization or establishment, or monitoring thereof

Prohibits the WA Friendship Force from engaging in any efforts not outlined above.

Prohibits member nations from using WA organizations or committees to defend themselves from other nations, from fraudulently requesting WA friendship efforts, and from intentionally attacking WA property or officials.

On WA Peacekeeping
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Category: Global Disarmament | Mild | Proposed by: Excidium Planetis

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The World Assembly

Noting the [presumed] absence of legislation preventing WA military intervention in international and national conflicts,

Seeking to prevent the WA from becoming a military force used as a tool against those the majority of WA voters do not like,

Prohibits any WA organizations or committees from engaging in offensive military actions with any WA member states, citizens of member states, or organizations affiliated with member states, for any reason whatsoever;

Prohibits any WA organizations or committees from enforcing WA compliance or taking action against WA members for any acts of non-compliance with WA resolutions.

Prohibits WA personnel from carrying lethal weapons on WAHQ property. National delegations, staff, er cetera are not WA personnel.

Allows WA organizations, committees, and officials to defend themselves and WA property with deadly force if threatened by WA member nations, non-WA nations, organizations, or individuals;

Establishes the WA Peacekeepers, which shall have the following duties, provided at the request or consent of all WA member nations involved in each specific effort:

• Protection of civilian non-combatants in times of war or civil strife
• Assistance in Disarmament
• Assistance in reintegrating former combatants back into civilian society
• Assistance in demobilizing military forces
• Government reorganization or establishment, or monitoring thereof

Prohibits the WA Peacekeepers from engaging in any efforts not outlined above.

Prohibits member nations from using WA organizations or committees to defend themselves from other nations, from fraudulently requesting WA peacekeeping efforts, and from intentionally attacking WA property or officials.

On WA Peacekeeping
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Category: Health | International Aid | Proposed by: Excidium Planetis

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The World Assembly

Noting the [presumed] absence of legislation preventing WA military intervention in international and national,

Seeking to prevent the WA from becoming a military force used as a tool against those the majority of WA voters do not like,

Prohibits any WA organizations or committees from engaging in offensive military actions with any WA member states, citizens of member states, or organizations affiliated with member states, for any reason whatsoever;

Prohibits any WA organizations or committees from enforcing WA compliance or taking action against WA members for any acts of non-compliance with WA resolutions.

Prohibits WA personnel from carrying lethal weapons on WAHQ property.

Allows WA organizations, committees, and officials to defend themselves and WA property with deadly force if threatened by WA member nations, non-WA nations, organizations, or individuals;

Establishes the WA Peacekeepers, which shall have the following duties, provided at the request or consent of all WA member nations involved in each specific effort:

• Protection of civilian non-combatants in times of war or civil strife
• Assistance in Disarmament
• Assistance in reintegrating former combatants back into civilian society
• Assistance in demobilizing military forces
• Government reorganization or establishment, or monitoring thereof

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Prohibits the WA Peacekeepers from engaging in any efforts not outlined above.

Prohibits member nations from using WA organizations or committees to defend themselves from other nations, from fraudulently requesting WA peacekeeping efforts, and from intentionally attacking WA property or officials.

On WA Peacekeeping
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Category: Health | International Aid | Proposed by: Excidium Planetis

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The World Assembly

Noting the [presumed] absence of legislation preventing WA military intervention in international and national,

Seeking to prevent the WA from becoming a military force used as a tool against those the majority of WA voters do not like,

Prohibits any WA organizations or committees from engaging in offensive military with any WA member states, citizens of member states, or organizations affiliated with member states, for any reason whatsoever,

Prohibits any WA organizations or committees from enforcing WA compliance or taking action against WA members for any acts of non-compliance with WA resolutions.

Allows WA organizations, committees, and officials to defend themselves and WA property with deadly force if threatened by WA member nations, non-WA nations, organizations, or individuals,

Allows WA organizations and committees to engage in peacekeeping efforts, at the request or consent of all WA member nations involved in said efforts, including protection of civilian non-combatants, disarmament, demobilization of military forces, societal reintegration of former combatants, government reorganization or establishment, and monitoring of elections, and

Prohibits member nations from using WA organizations or committees to defend themselves from other nations, from fraudulently requesting WA peacekeeping efforts, and from intentionally attacking WA property or officials.