Workshop on the structure, drafting and adoption of United Nations resolutions   United Nations Headquarters, New York   Objectives  The main objectives of this workshop are to familiarize the participants with the structure and form of United Nations resolutions and decisions, to help them to improve their skills in the drafting of resolutions and to enable them to acquire a better knowledge of the rules and practices relating to the adoption of resolutions. Organization The workshop will consist of three parts. The first one will be devoted to a presentation on the structure and drafting of resolutions and decisions; during the second part, the participants will be involved in practical drafting exercises; the last part will focus on decision making in the various organs of the United Nations and on the steps leading to the adoption of resolutions. In view of the limited duration of the workshop, the active involvement of the participants will be required throughout the course. Certificates will be awarded to participants who complete the course. Working Languages English and French Dates 27 to 29 January 1999: English-language workshop I 25 to 27 August 1999:  English-language workshop II 3 to 5 November 1999:  French-language workshop   © 1999-2000 UNITAR, All Rights Reserved