[PASSED] Action on Period Poverty

[United Dryciin]

This proposal has been filed to the General Assembly Social Justice Board.
NOTE 2: at 1614 GMT on the 31st of January 2023, the second iteration of this proposal reached quorum with Orca and Narwhal's approval, the 63rd all told.
NOTE: at 1603 GMT on the 27th of January 2023, the first iteration of this proposal reached quorum with Aboruinianariteright's approval, the 64th all told.

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Character count: 2,256
Word count: 340

Bianca Venkman, Assistant to the Delegate-Ambassador: Put succinctly, now is the time to pounce. This particular draft is being projected onto the screen behind me, and is on your desks as well if anybody feels compelled to comment or quibble.
Lydia Anderson, third-in-line to the post of WA D-A: Now that you think about this... most of this resolution was a result of my intervention over a can of diet soda a few days ago.
OOC 1: Inspired by the Amika George/#FreePeriods saga, which began from her bedroom in 2017 and continues at her dorm at the University of Cambridge approximately two days ago...
OOC 2: One of the many reasons why I don't regret my vote for Brexit.
OOC 3: This OP is closer to the Brexit vote than it was to the date I actually submitted the draft. The "o" in "on" was decapitalised day of submission.

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Action on Period Poverty
A resolution to reduce income inequality and increase basic welfare.

Category: Social Justice

Effect: Mild

Proposed by: Tinhampton

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Concerned that many member states have not yet acted to expand access to menstrual products, which has led to menstruating students missing out on billions of hours of education every year (which can severely affect their life prospects) and low-income menstruators often having to use ineffective substitutes or even steal menstrual products, to name just two examples, and

Recognising the need to end this travesty once and for all in developed and developing nations alike...

The General Assembly hereby:

1. mandates that:
   
   1. all hospitals in member states provide menstrual products for patients in genuine need who request them and staff,
   2. all educational establishments in member states that do not solely educate or employ non-menstruators provide menstrual products for staff and students,
   3. all employers in member states with toilet facilities which they expect to be used by menstruators provide menstrual products in those toilets for employees and customers,
   4. all other operators of public toilet facilities likely to be used by menstruators in member states provide menstrual products in those toilets,
   5. those menstrual products described in this Article be accessible, usable as intended by any menstruators foreseen to need them, free of charge, and first made available within six months of the passage of this resolution, and that
   6. locations providing menstrual products under Articles a(i-iv) also provide bins designed for the safe disposal of those products,
2. requires each member state to:
   
   1. raise awareness among its inhabitants of Article a's provisions,
   2. provide that those students receiving a curriculum which contains every element of a basic education learn about periods in terms of biology, society, and physical and mental health, and
   3. ensure that those entities within their jurisdiction described in Articles a(i-iv) comply with Article a; including by providing logistical and financial assistance to help them comply, and
3. recommends that members consider funding or otherwise supporting the provision of free and accessible menstrual supplies in other contexts, and
4. encourages members to work with civil society to end the stigmas surrounding periods.

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Action on Period Poverty
A resolution to reduce income inequality and increase basic welfare.

Category: Social Justice

Effect: Mild

Proposed by: Tinhampton

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Concerned that many member states have not yet acted to expand access to menstrual products, which has led to menstruating students missing out on billions of hours of education every year (which can severely affect their life prospects) and low-income menstruators often having to use ineffective substitutes or even steal menstrual products, to name just two examples, and

Recognising the need to end this travesty once and for all in developed and developing nations alike...

The General Assembly hereby:

1. mandates that:
   
   1. all hospitals in member states provide menstrual products for patients in genuine need who request them and staff,
   2. all educational establishments in member states that do not solely educate non-menstruators provide menstrual products for staff and students,
   3. all businesses in member states with toilet facilities open to consumers provide menstrual products in those toilets for employees and customers,
   4. all other operators of public toilet facilities in member states provide menstrual products in those toilets,
   5. those menstrual products described in this Article be accessible, usable as intended by any menstruators foreseen to need them, free of charge, and first made available within six months of the passage of this resolution, and that
   6. locations providing menstrual products under Articles a(i-iv) also provide bins designed for the safe disposal of those products,
2. requires each member state to:
   
   1. raise awareness among its inhabitants of Article a's provisions,
   2. provide that those students receiving a curriculum which contains every element of a basic education learn about periods in terms of biology, society, and physical and mental health, and
   3. ensure that those entities within their jurisdiction described in Articles a(i-iv) comply with Article a; including by providing logistical and financial assistance to help them comply, and
3. recommends that members consider funding or otherwise supporting the provision of free and accessible menstrual supplies in other contexts, and
4. encourages members to work with civil society to end the stigmas surrounding periods.

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Action On Period Poverty
A resolution to reduce income inequality and increase basic welfare.

Category: Social Justice

Effect: Mild

Proposed by: Tinhampton

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Concerned that those students who become ashamed about their menstruation - made fearful due to the conflict between popular opinion and scientific fact on periods - collectively miss out on billions of hours of education every year, which can severely affect their future life prospects;

Aware that many menstruating on a low income (primarily but not solely pre-menopausal women) may also be unable to afford menstrual products, often having to use ineffective non-specialist substitutes instead, or even stealing such products from elsewhere; and

Recognising the need, in highly affluent nations and less economically developed countries alike, to combat this travesty...

The General Assembly hereby:

1. defines "free menstrual supplies" (for the purposes of this resolution) as supplies of tampons, reusable cups, and other menstrual products which shall be accessible, of adequate number, and free at the point of service;
2. mandates that, in all WA members states:
   
   1. all hospitals provide free menstrual supplies, for patients in genuine need who request them and staff, within six months of the passage of this resolution;
   2. all educational establishments not catering solely to non-menstruators provide free menstrual supplies for staff and students within twelve months of the passage of this resolution; and
   3. all businesses with toilet facilities open to consumers provide free menstrual supplies, for both employees and customers, within eighteen months of the passage of this resolution;
3. further requires that the government of each WA member state shall:
   
   1. immediately embark on an educational campaign to raise awareness among their subjects of the initiatives laid out in clause (b);
   2. immediately ensure that those students receiving a curriculum which contains every element of a basic education shall learn about periods in terms of biology, society, physical health and mental health; and
   3. be held responsible for any infringements of clause (b) - as opposed to the establishments that fail to install free menstrual supplies - for the purposes of the World Assembly Compliance Commission or any of its successor committees;
4. recommends - but does not require - that members states consider their fiscal position with regards to funding charitable initiatives that support the provision of free menstrual supplies in other contexts, and towards the purchase of menstrual products by the domestic consumer; and
5. encourages the governments of members states to enter into a dialogue with civil society as to end the stigmas surrounding periods - together.

Draft 2a: as Draft 2b, but with the category of Health/Healthcare instead of SocialJustice/Mild, and without the words "enter into a" in clause (e).

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Defeating Period Poverty Together
A resolution to modify universal standards of healthcare.

Category: Health

Effect: Healthcare

Proposed by: Tinhampton

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Noting that millions - perhaps even billions - of schoolgirls across the multiverse are afraid of being made ashamed by others about their menstruation, becoming fearful due to the outdated and unscientific opinions voiced by their aggressors about periods;

Concerned that these students may consistently miss out on education as a result, which can have significant knock-on effects on their future life prospects;

Aware, furthermore, that many low-income women currently find themselves unable to afford menstrual products; often having to use ineffective, non-specialist substitutes instead, or even stealing such products from elsewhere; and

Recognising the need, in highly affluent nations and less economically developed countries alike, to combat this travesty...

The General Assembly hereby:

1. defines "free menstrual supplies" (for the purposes of this resolution) as being supplies of tampons, reusable cups, and other menstrual products which shall be accessible, of adequate number, and free at the point of service;
2. mandates that, in all WA members states:
   
   1. all hospitals provide free menstrual supplies, for patients in genuine need who request them and staff, within six months of the passage of this resolution;
   2. all educational establishments provide free menstrual supplies for staff and students within twelve months of the passage of this resolution; and
   3. all other licensed places of business provide free menstrual supplies, for both employees and customers, within eighteen months of the passage of this resolution;
3. further requires that the government of each WA member state shall:
   
   1. immediately embark on an educational campaign to raise awareness among their subjects of the initiatives laid out in clause (b);
   2. immediately institute a requirement for students recieving primary and secondary education, in the course of recieving a curriculum which contains every element of a basic education, to learn about periods in terms of biology, society, physical health and mental health; and
   3. be held responsible for any infringements of clause (b) - as opposed to the establishments that fail to install free menstrual supplies - for the purposes of the World Assembly Compliance Commission or any of its successor committees;
4. recommends - but does not require - that members states consider their fiscal position with regards to funding charitable initiatives that support the provision of free menstrual supplies in other contexts, and towards the purchase of menstrual products by the domestic consumer; and
5. encourages the governments of members states to enter into a dialogue with civil society as to end the stigmas surrounding periods - together.

Menstrual supplies should be allowed in bathrooms, they should because for the women, they are going to need those in case of emergency or something else. For the non-binary people, is they don´t identify as anyone, they don´t have to care about periods(that is their belief, that they are not women nor men). It is going to help a lot to put these menstrual supplies into use. Why do we not have these in the first place?!

[United Dryciin]

You don't get to decide nor act like you are someone we have to listen to. There are several reasons, previously stated by others, as to why this shouldn't be passed.

IC: We vote against this issue in agreement with previous statements of other nations as to why this proposal isn't necessary. We firmly believe this is a waste of time and clogging up true international issues in the General Assembly.

The inability of access to menstrual products is an issue in many Member States. I applaud what this bill is trying to accomplish and I am proud to say my region supports this measure as well.

I agree!

[The Hinterplace]

Menstrual supplies should be allowed in bathrooms, they should because for the women, they are going to need those in case of emergency or something else. For the non-binary people, is they don´t identify as anyone, they don´t have to care about periods(that is their belief, that they are not women nor men). It is going to help a lot to put these menstrual supplies into use. Why do we not have these in the first place?!

People do not have to identify as a women to be a menstruator...

[Socalist Republic Of Mercenaries]

Whoever it is who is voting against this, you are acting the part of a sadist, misogynist, asshole. Get out of the WA.

There is a very large difference between "attacking an argument" and "attacking a player." This is undeniably the latter. You don't get to call people you disagree with a "sadist, misogynist, asshole." Review the site rules at your earliest convenience, because "debating" in this fashion will not end well.

*** Cachard Calia, WARNED for flaming. ***

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[Berenice Soviet]

Whoever it is who is voting against this, you are acting the part of a sadist, misogynist, asshole. Get out of the WA.

OOC: I highly encourage you to ask yourself if an international representative would use language such as that. You have to keep a professional attitude when addressing the WA, even if this is just a roleplaying game. You may find yourself in a situation one day where unprofessional language like this can have a detriment on your career or other aspects of your life. Again, I urge you to reconsider your stance on using profane speech to attack those that have voted against it, especially since some of them are roleplaying and may not be voting as they would IRL.

IC: I take great offense to the words you have chosen Dr. Fisher. While I understand the need for all women to have access to these types of products, I don't agree with it being an issue of international importance. There are ways that individual nations can enact reforms to make these products readily available that doesn't require the creation of an international law. To call me a sadist would imply that I get some sort of pleasure from the suffering of others which is an abhorrent claim to make. To call me a misogynist would mean that I hate women or view them as my lesser which is yet another baseless claim. My culture celebrates both men and women and sees them as equals. Quran 4:124 states "Those who do good, whether male or female, and have faith will enter Paradise and will never be wronged; even as much as the speck on a date stone." I will stand steadfast in my vote against this bill, no matter what name you call me.

[Cachard Calia]

Whoever it is who is voting against this, you are acting the part of a sadist, misogynist, asshole. Get out of the WA.

There is a very large difference between "attacking an argument" and "attacking a player." This is undeniably the latter. You don't get to call people you disagree with a "sadist, misogynist, asshole." Review the site rules at your earliest convenience, because "debating" in this fashion will not end well.

*** Cachard Calia, WARNED for flaming. ***

My apologies, won't happen again.

Whoever it is who is voting against this, you are acting the part of a sadist, misogynist, asshole. Get out of the WA.

OOC: I highly encourage you to ask yourself if an international representative would use language such as that. You have to keep a professional attitude when addressing the WA, even if this is just a roleplaying game. You may find yourself in a situation one day where unprofessional language like this can have a detriment on your career or other aspects of your life. Again, I urge you to reconsider your stance on using profane speech to attack those that have voted against it, especially since some of them are roleplaying and may not be voting as they would IRL.

IC: I take great offense to the words you have chosen Dr. Fisher. While I understand the need for all women to have access to these types of products, I don't agree with it being an issue of international importance. There are ways that individual nations can enact reforms to make these products readily available that doesn't require the creation of an international law. To call me a sadist would imply that I get some sort of pleasure from the suffering of others which is an abhorrent claim to make. To call me a misogynist would mean that I hate women or view them as my lesser which is yet another baseless claim. My culture celebrates both men and women and sees them as equals. Quran 4:124 states "Those who do good, whether male or female, and have faith will enter Paradise and will never be wronged; even as much as the speck on a date stone." I will stand steadfast in my vote against this bill, no matter what name you call me.

OOC: My apologies. Yeah, I know I should and so I am working on impulse control. This is an issue that I have some strong feelings on, and I'll try to wrangle them in from here onwards.
IC: My apologies, Imperator Augustus. As you can likely tell, I have strong feelings on this matter. I stand by my words, but would like to rephrase them. While I was very coarse with my wording, I am of the opinion that it is not reasonable or ethical to vote against this resolution, as it is important in all hominid nations to provide period products, which can often be overpriced, and it does not harm nations of other species to provide them. I would personally argue that this is an issue of international importance, and furthermore that, even if it isn't, it has no benefit to vote against (although it never can, because it keeps the status quo), and is beneficial to vote for. Once more, my greatest apologies for losing my composure.

[La Chonita]

The delegation of La Chonita agrees with this resolution in principle, but disagrees on its approach, and therefore will be voting no.

[Starkindler]

Menstrual supplies should be allowed in bathrooms, they should because for the women, they are going to need those in case of emergency or something else. For the non-binary people, is they don´t identify as anyone, they don´t have to care about periods(that is their belief, that they are not women nor men). It is going to help a lot to put these menstrual supplies into use. Why do we not have these in the first place?! :eyebrow:

People do not have to identify as a women to be a menstruator...

I understand that the wording "menstruator" in stead of woman can be confusing to some nations, but please do remember that WA nations are very diverse entities in the Multiverse. As per my understanding this wording was primarily chosen to avoid speciesism, and make an allowance to species where sexes other than female menstruate. Or to avoid instances where the woman (adult female) equivalent of said species does not menstruate, such as AI nations, or Pony majority nations. This has a reading that could possibly accomodate trans* people, however for nations that does not recognize them need not apply the law for them (GAR#457 might be a challenge for them, though).

I take great offense to the words you have chosen Dr. Fisher. While I understand the need for all women to have access to these types of products, I don't agree with it being an issue of international importance. There are ways that individual nations can enact reforms to make these products readily available that doesn't require the creation of an international law. To call me a sadist would imply that I get some sort of pleasure from the suffering of others which is an abhorrent claim to make. To call me a misogynist would mean that I hate women or view them as my lesser which is yet another baseless claim. My culture celebrates both men and women and sees them as equals. Quran 4:124 states "Those who do good, whether male or female, and have faith will enter Paradise and will never be wronged; even as much as the speck on a date stone." I will stand steadfast in my vote against this bill, no matter what name you call me.

There are several instances of already passed WA law that you might think encroach the sovereignity of Member States, such as the legislation on abortion rights (GAR#499), or the right to sexual privacy (GAR#383), both of which addresses controversial topics, and hold a barrier to entry to many nations that would be found in non-compliance should they ever wish to enter. This, and other similar Resolutions exist as international law to hold WA nations to a commonly agreed upon level of civil rights and social justice and help WA nations advance economically and socially over non-WA nations by providing equal opportunity to all their residents. The primary purpose of this law as we read it to allow menstruators - women in human majority nations - of low economic class achieve equal opportunity in education and employment and help them advance in their nation, their nation, and the WA as a collective. Therefore we ask you to reconsider your vote against, and help menstruators - women - in countries who might not access the same effective period products as women in your nation.

[Tinhampton]

Action on Period Poverty was passed 9,195 votes to 6,715. (57.79% support)

This is the closest GA resolution, successful or otherwise, since my own Right to Self-Defence in September 2022 (44.7% vs 55.3%).

For: 9,195: Kethania (769), Tepertopia (762), Altys (509), Sylh Alanor (238), Treadwellia (237), Mechanocracy (153), South Boston Irishmen (123), The Ambis (122), The Glorious Hypetrain (109), Witchcraft and Sorcery (95), Ramelia (78), Mally Piznoopia (75), Vancouvia (72), Student Loan Debt (70), Lesser Velutaria (68), Staidear (60), New United Common-lands (59), Mikeswill (57), Mocha (48), The Hinterplace (38), Moukden and Kirin (35), United Slavik States (34), Savonir (33), Particle (33), Lamoni (32), Gideon (29), Ofiussia (29), Gran River (28), Parkplace (28), Magical Girl Emi (26), Orioni 2 (25), Aerlion (23), Mlociniakik (21), East Chimore (20), Malamute (19), AJ Empire (18), Felix Femboi (18), Frandonia (17), DeMoNiC SaTaN (16), Olinasha (16), Tubrita (15), Equa Lib (13), Smarterial (12), The Bolivian Socialist Falange (11), The United States of Naru (11), The Voltarum (11), Tinhampton (11), Ko-oren (10), Eyrey (9), Sul American (9), The Greastest Nation (9), Josephtan (9), Koranz (9), RiceBaby (9), Vigilante GB7 (9), Wadelhelpia (8), Tondoluland (8), Ventus Prime (7), Lycantine (7), South Mindoor (7), Cheslezionia (7), Yermaney (7), Axorian (7), OmegaShenron (7), Hydroponic Nation (7), Olfasgesvet (7), United Bongo States of America (7), Kovistanka (6), Moefid (6), The Immortal Fire Nation (6), The Grand Kingdom of Elsweyr (6), Nothinggg (6), Mondworth (6), Wolfs Brigade (6), The Griddy (6), Xvraks (6), Demonos (6), Vipru (6), Sarzville (5), Wabacha (5), Voxija (5), Maritata (5), The 45 percent of pride republic (5), Nonadia (5), Rogue River (5), Angladen (5), The Village Society (5), Chap Ven (5), Nytocho (5), Idinist Imauggland (5), The Ruby Ranch Republic (5), San Lumen (5), The Soviet state of Svalbard (5), Nearly Finland (4), Allangoria of MT (4), Santa Thereza (4), Ard alAkhua (4), Weirdiron (4), Geckotania (4), Yeetsralia (4), Kater Cas (4), Fujiwa (4), Providemist Seclusa (4), Mini Orchs (4), Gehwerstaat (4), The Good Nation Of Americana Christening (4), Free Scandanavia (4), Kaparthia (4), Nekomimea (4), Kartunesia (4), Noldorin Oron (4), Femmebois (4), Matatic and The Principality of Surkis (4), Greater Lankland (4), Lesbia (4), Kylarnatia (4), Imperialist Bonaparte (4), South Sulphur (4), The United States of Azania (4), Tricorniolis (4), The Mithril City (4), The Divine Republic of Locoland (4), Platierra (4), Ottoman Realm (4), The Mating Tortoise (3), Stonlos (3), Taillot (3), Utquiagvik (3), Nationuraniume (3), Herby (3), Pirates and Buccaneers (3), Glaazia (3), Mersante (3), Novo New York (3), Kigasan (3), Jula (3), Crab (3), 11 Templar Knights (3), Golanchia (3), Aphmeow (3), Abdu (3), Karjalamme (3), Loistavik (3), The Elite Imperial Forces (3), Namvosk (3), Masmura (3), Kowani (3), Banotte (3), His Excellency (3), Eastern Geenientan (3), Kerenza IV (3), Maltitalerland (3), The Communist Union of Soviet States (3), People freedom China (3), Slavichistan (3), Flor-Fina (3), Zhensheng Xue (3), Experience Eternal (3), Great Libertona (3), Arazian (3), Bialostan (3), Eemeria (3), Zenatavia (3), Greater Nam Thevonithr (3), The Perfect Utopian Society (2), Technoco (2), New New Chesapeake (2), Deoisti (2), Neemz (2), Greater Eireann (2), The High Triocrite (2), Fahran (2), Sammy Kingdom (2), The Kold (2), Leticiaa (2), The Land Of Donuut (2), The Isles of Bermuda (2), Toasteds (2), Kuan Shi Yin (2), Thelskwaringica (2), Nat Austopia (2), Baybay (2), Rosefall (2), Eldenar (2), The Adeptorum (2), Grayistani (2), Trivalve (2), Tulamanapasatakalaha (2), Lotieltan (2), Apellidor (2), The Ancient World (2), Repus Regevok (2), Sardon (2), Jango Lando (2), URCBR (2), The Sons of Heaven (2), The Coustavia (2), Tuqo (2), Aikea (2), Czechostan (2), Qrazzz (2), Urishis (2), Austrailia and New Zeailand (2), Anarchic States (2), Cracagovia (2), Ecologiania (2), Erthy (2), Audaxpericulosum (2), Usual People In Life (2), Konia Astione (2), The Kingdom of the Kekistan State (2), Ajams (2), Main (2), Turkisan (2), Oktotheio (2), Ashiamul (2), The Gamers of Roblox (2), Jareblan (2), Waldora (2), Britcan (2), NinjitsUtopia (2), Erasticanius (2), Harmonistan (2), Rodelnia (2), Moosenia (2), Hetairaea (2), Potatolandia Nation (2), The Rising Lotus (2), Bernelia (2), Voskrennovsk (2), Brunis (2), Landerterimes (2), Ierini (2), Lysset (2), Ionmana (2), Socialist Peoples (2), Kirzikstanz (2), Charliston (2), Heust (2), Theoscafia (2), SunsetTip (2), Silver-Tree (2), Neutral Landland (2), Soviet States of Russia (2), The Divin Fist (2), Neufund (2), Joker Persona 5 (2), Drevneslavia (2), Polotico (2), Molson Iceland (2), Transgender Cats and Kitties (2), Richomp (2), Mensterra (2), The Akasha Colony (2), Lehqhbraot (2), Jori Basu (2), Pogaria (2), BOMBEN INC (2), Verddana (2), Ravenopolis (2), Emirdaland (2), Roylaii (2), Qudrath (2), Kingdom of Aurelia (2), and (4,125) individual member nations.

Against: 6,715: Hulldom (1,146), Giovanniland (578), Imperium Anglorum (441), Lenlyvit (322), Fooooooooo (280), Le Libertia (244), Malphe II (225), Socialist Platypus (167), Deims Kir (101), New Asden (78), Wintermoot (69), The Salaxalans (59), Candensia (45), Bearded Dragones (45), Nulkia (42), Octal (39), Romanovskaya (38), Sanctaria (32), Sovereign State Of Khalistan (26), Sjevre (24), Cruciland (22), NewTexas (22), Dabberwocky (22), Repolet (20), The Union of Costa Rica (19), Lamplight (19), Oogway (19), Kingdom of Englands (19), Papacy Birds (19), Middle Ibarthelastorosa (16), Densaner (16), Swiftlandian Peoples Republic (12), Baloo Kingdom (12), Korgonsk (11), Thee Imperium 0f Man (11), Ryzalia (11), Xenofly (11), Haaton Prime (9), Oi Barbaroi (9), Eutania (9), Hajirah (8), Suvmia (8), Toriniall (8), Mark (7), Wikitopia (7), Draganisia (7), New Nationale Einheit (7), Madrocea (7), Solariia (7), Brocklandia (7), Russchratt (6), Of The Tyrannical Frogs (6), Meercovo (6), Merulla (6), Chob (6), Ancapitalist Wadiya (6), Vost Dotari (5), The Palentine (5), Phoenicia- (5), Vegaga (5), Losice (5), GoldSilver918 (5), Umbratellus (5), Winar Gnopediastan (5), Equizur (5), Comunist Land1 (4), Otision (4), Klean Kanteen (4), Union of Soviet State Republics (4), Homeland Loved (4), Middle Martian States (4), Wobbegong (4), WaffenBrightonburg (4), Gatchina (4), Maogs (4), United Anarchists of Earth (4), Hastbya (4), The 2nd Facepunch Republic (4), Akiniad (3), Rudnatia (3), Northern Seleucia (3), NISTER KEDSULI (3), Imperial Holia Myzkaaria (3), Kleinekatzen (3), Punta del Este (3), Exkrea (3), Indorne (3), Quing Nara (3), United Banana Plantations (3), Davidtopia (3), The 1000 barbarians (3), Demanase (3), Wizardaria (3), Sedgistan (3), Moroccan Freedom (3), Verlos (3), Savoruss (3), Southern Bruchetta (3), Cyrisk (3), Zombiedolphins (3), Minarchistaria (3), Aura Banitia (3), The Spanish Coast (3), Ambaskow (3), Twitter sucks (3), Jonopoly (3), Terosia (3), Foxdeen (3), Hustlertwo (3), Enderstan (3), Communo-Slavocia (3), Bruh LOL (3), Algeriz (3), Imperial States (3), URANIUMni (3), Republic of Dixie (3), Tiber and Rione (2), PAINFUL DEATHS (2), Ronodin (2), Vichtander (2), GraySoap (2), Argentina the sequel (2), Tursterda (2), Adeiatic (2), Chi Maley Islands (2), Transsobor (2), Cheems Doge (2), Antioch and Antayka (2), TheSovietUnion (2), Deybava (2), Brazil FS (2), New Laikland (2), Australimia (2), Nouvel Acadie (2), Andibaz (2), Minimark (2), Escotia (2), Making Catgirls Real (2), Remubris (2), The guuu (2), KlevLand (2), Lacmhacarh (2), The Terren Dominion (2), Lusogalicia (2), Republic of Blank (2), The Neolithic German Empire (2), North Truman (2), Skrakia (2), Zuxenhavon (2), Mangaworld (2), Kolloquia (2), Potatolan (2), Reformist Qing Dynasty (2), The Imperial Kaiser of Greater Germany (2), Orifna (2), Sow Bug (2), Of Deutschland (2), Dytarma (2), Ronimbonland (2), Lower Slobbovia (2), United Dependencies (2), Denizov (2), and (1,994) individual member nations.

[Contrarian Extraordinaire]

"Unfortunately, the Strange Reality is unable to comply with this resolution. Contrarians do not menstruate; yet, this resolution requires 'provide that those students receiving a curriculum which contains every element of a basic education learn about periods in terms of biology, society, and physical and mental health'. Due to limits of Contrarian biology, our citizens cannot be educated on this matter, and immediately forget any knowledge they may otherwise have gained. This makes it impossible for us to comply with this resolution."

"Your resolution has been officially wanked."

[The Hinterplace]

An exceptional victory for the multiverse!

[Barfleur]

"Congratulations to the Tinhamptonian delegation on yet another successful proposal."

OOC: I am genuinely surprised that 57.79% support is "close." Perhaps this is the lemming effect at work, where a passing proposal will attract more votes from fence-sitters, thus finishing the voting period with more votes than it enjoyed before? Curious.

[Socalist Republic Of Mercenaries]

eh, fine it didn't kill my economy so...