Hi everyone!
I wrote this resolution after a 4-month backpacking expedition through the former French Indochina. Traveling has really changed my life, and I hope that this resolution contributes to the youth of the world. Traveling more and seeing the world more changes someone's view of the world.
Looking forward to your support and approval!
The Holy Royal Gibbonese Empire of Thailaorma has submitted a WA Resolution Proposal today.
Title: Traveling for Self-Discovery
Realizing that the mobility of peoples, particularly the youth, encourages the healthful exchange of cultures and norms necessary for the continuance of peace and the understanding of all peoples;
Understanding that current costs of traveling, which includes transport fares, accommodation, and access to sites and places of interests have been susceptible to the profit motive, which prevents peoples, particularly the youth, to gain access to these essentials and maximize their travel experience; and
Recognizing the role of the international community in the promotion of traveling, and highlighting its contribution to the enrichment of intellectual wealth and peace and understanding among peoples.
We, members of the World Assembly herefore promulgate this resolution, and enable such to constitute part of international and national laws and statutes:
Statement of Policy- The WA recognizes the importance of youth travel and mobility in the maintenance of global understanding, and the reduction of conflict related to the misunderstanding of cultures and norms. Furthermore, it realizes the high educational value of traveling as it contributes to self-actualization and assists in shaping man's views of the world.
The Right for Students and Youth to Travel- The WA expands the coverage of the universal human right of mobility, by providing students and youth, defined as those aged 16-25 attending some form of schooling, the right to travel within their nation, or overseas for the purpose of understanding of other cultures, or realization of self-potential.
Assistance from the Governments- Member Governments of the WA are obliged to protect the right this resolution bestows through the provision of assistance, whether monetary or in another form, or the application of special discounts as their national legislatures may set but shall not be lower than 15% of the costs associated with such travel, and tax-free status to expenses incurred during the right holders' trips.
Freedom of Movement- Member Governments of the WA shall encourage freedom of movement for student and youth travelers as defined in this resolution through visa-free, visa-on-arrival, or relaxed visa policies.
Protection During Travel- Member Governments of the WA shall protect student and youth travelers during the course of their journey from all threats, and assure their safe and uneventful return to their nation of origin or residence.
WA Tribunal on Student and Youth Travel Rights- A Tribunal on Student and Youth Travel Rights is herefore created, and comprised by the WA sitting as a committee on the whole, tasked with the job of ensuring the WA Member Governments comply with the letter and spirit of this resolution.
Penal Provision- Member Governments of the WA who, upon determination by a Panel that this resolution has so formed, have been determined to not comply with the provisions of this resolution shall be penalized with the pain of REPRIMAND from the World Assembly.
Relationship with Other International Laws- This resolution herefore updates any related provisions currently in force.
Effectivity- this resolution shall take effect upon passage of the majority of all members of the World Assembly.
