WA-CHARTER

The Charter of the World Assembly is the founding document of World Assembly. It was signed on 8th of May 2025, in Iskosted.

The World Assemly can take action on a wide variety of issues due to its unique international character and the powers vested in its Charter, which is considered an international treaty. As such, the WA Charter is an instrument of international law, and WA Member States are bound by it. The WA Charter codifies the major principles of international relations, from sovereign equality of States to the prohibition of the use of force in international relations.

Preamble

We, the nations of the world, united in our shared commitment to peace, dialogue, and justice, establish the World Assembly as a neutral, sovereign-respecting forum through which the international community may collectively deliberate, resolve disputes, and enforce consequences upon those who undermine global stability.

In pursuit of these ends, we affirm our dedication:

• To uphold peace and prevent conflict;
  
  

• To promote equality and mutual respect among nations;
  
  

• To provide a neutral platform for diplomatic engagement;
  
  

• To take decisive action through collective will against aggression, oppression, or violation of international norms.
  
  

Chapter I: Purpose and Principles

Article 1 – Objectives

The World Assembly shall:

1. Provide a neutral forum for discussion and resolution of international issues.
   
   

2. Promote peaceful resolution of disputes through debate, mediation, and consensus.
   
   

3. Condemn actions by nations that breach international peace, sovereignty, or human rights.
   
   

4. Authorize sanctions, blockades, and international actions through collective vote.
   
   

5. Shall not interfere militarily or warn non-member states about threats, will hold the power to investigate all member and non-member states.

Article 2 – Principles

All Member States shall:

1. Uphold the sovereign equality of all nations.
   
   

2. Refrain from the threat or use of force inconsistent with the purposes of the Assembly.
   
   

3. Respect the decisions of the Assembly where applicable by vote.
   
   

4. Cooperate fully with Assembly investigations, sanctions, and peace initiatives.
   
   

5. Recognize the neutrality and impartiality of Assembly institutions.

Article 3 – Definitions

Defined terms here:

1. WA
   World Assembly
   
   

2. Member State
   Any nation that is listed on the WA website as a member nation is a Member State.
   
   

3. Sovereign equality
   The principle that all Member States possess equal rights, privileges, and responsibilities within the World Assembly, regardless of their size or power.
   
   

4. Due process of law
   A fair and speedy trial in the International Criminal Court in the WA Server.
   
   

5. International criminal
   Anything that violates the Convention on International law will class a person as an International Criminal.
   
   

6. Embargoes
   A ban on trading specific goods or services with a country, aimed at cutting off economic resources without full isolation.
   
   

7. Sanctions:
   Official penalties or restrictions imposed by the World Assembly on a Member State, with specific terms and scope defined in real time by the General Assembly.
   
   

8. Blockades
   A full blockade from the WA means you have been expelled or suspended from the WA and the General Assembly has voted in favour to enact the blockade, all WA Lead Delegates required to block the leader of the nation the blockade has been enacted upon and are required to ban said leader from each respective server.
   
   

9. Secession
   The peaceful and formal withdrawal from the WA prescribed by this charter.
   
   

10. Veto power
    The power to forcefully block any bill that may be passed by the General Assembly.
    
    

11. Observers
    Any person who does not represent a Nation in the World Assembly.
    
    

12. Diplomatic immunity
    Cannot be arrested, detained or muted. May be kicked (not banned) from the nation they operate in with just cause.
    
    

Chapter II: Membership

Article 4 – Eligibility

All sovereign states are eligible for membership, regardless of ideology or size, upon agreement to this Charter. States however must be a mock gov/micronation.

Article 5 – Suspension, Expulsion and Secession

All nations are subject to WA international law as soon as they join the WA and will never be released from this duty. The WA holds the right to arrest and try any international criminal via WA-INTERPOL at any time with due process of law. All nations who join the WA must abide by all blockades, sanctions and embargoes that are enacted by the General Assembly. All nations who join the WA must abide by this charter at all times violating any of the prior will result in action being taken.

1. Any member state excluding the Security Council members may be suspended from the WA following an order from the Secretary General, unanimous Security Council vote or a vote in which ⅔ of the General Assembly agree on a members suspension.
   
   

2. Any member state excluding the Security Council members may be expelled from the WA following an order from the Secretary General, unanimous Security Council vote or a vote in which ⅔ of the General Assembly agree on a member's expulsion.
   
   

3. Any member may secede from the WA for any reason however they must make their secession known to the General Assembly at least 48 hrs in advance. Member nations may rejoin after a secession however after the 3rd time of seceding member states are barred from re-joining the WA.
   
   

Chapter III: Organs of the Assembly

Article 6 – Secretary General

1. The Secretary General is the chief executive officer of the Assembly.
   
   

2. They are Secretary General indefinitely unless removed by office from ⅔ of member states aside from their nation of origin.
   
   

3. If the Secretary General resigns, has been expelled or dies a new one is voted only from a ⅔ majority in the General Assembly.
   
   

4. Responsibilities include:
   
   

   • Overseeing the administration and communication of the Assembly.
     
     

   • Appointing four Security Council Members.
     
     

   • Representing the Assembly in all external matters.
     
     

   • Issuing arrest warrants and ensuring all organs run smoothly.
     
     

   • They may admit new nations into the WA.

Article 7 – President of the General Assembly

1. The President presides over all General Assembly debates and votes.
   
   

2. Elected by the General Assembly for a one-month term.
   
   

3. The President of the General Assembly may be ousted by a ⅔ General Assembly vote of no-confidence.
   
   

4. Responsibilities include:
   
   

   • Managing debate, enforcing order, and recognizing speakers.
     
     

   • Guiding the legislative process and scheduling votes.
     
     

   • Providing a tie-breaker vote.
     
     

   • They may admit new nations into the WA.

Article 8 – Security Council & The committees

1. The Security Council shall be composed of six Member States, selected by the Secretary General with two permanent members that cannot be expelled under any circumstances barring secession.
   
   

2. The Security Council shall:
   
   

   • Discuss urgent global crises, conflicts, and military escalations.
     
     

   • Propose binding resolutions involving sanctions, blockades, or international responses.
     
     

   • Recommend actions to the General Assembly.
     
     

   • Hold veto power against any bill, resolution or vote by the General Assembly.
     
     

3. Emergency sessions may be called by the Secretary General or any Security Council members.

There shall be three Commissioners who lead their respective committees:

• A commissioner on International Justice titled Chief Commissioner of WA-INTERPOL.
  
  

• A commissioner on Internal Justice titled Chief Justice of the WA.
  
  

• A commissioner on Public Relations and foreign affairs titled Director of External Affairs.
  
  

4. Commissioners can be appointed by the Secretary General or President of the General Assembly, or voted in by a majority of the General Assembly. Commissioners hold a one-month term.
   
   

5. Commissioners may not simultaneously hold office as members of the Security Council, President of the General Assembly, or Secretary General.
   
   

6. In the selection of Commissioners, the President of the General Assembly holds power over the Secretary General’s decision. The General Assembly’s vote shall only be counted if the President of the General Assembly allows it.
   
   

7. The Security Council may establish more committees it deems necessary for its functions.

Chapter IV: Assembly Representation

Article 9 – Lead Delegates and Delegates

1. Each nation shall appoint:
   
   

   • One Lead Delegate, who holds full voting power and speaks on behalf of their nation.
     
     

   • One or more Delegates, who support debate, drafting, and research.
     
     

2. Only Lead Delegates may cast official votes, unless otherwise specified.
   
   

Article 10 – Observers

1. Observers may attend sessions but may not vote or speak unless granted permission by the President.
   
   

2. Observers may include non-member states, organizations, or recognized neutral parties.
   
   

Chapter V: Powers of the World Assembly

Article 11 – Resolutions

1. Resolutions may be proposed by any Member State.
   
   

2. A resolution passes with:
   
   

   • A simple majority of voting Lead Delegates for standard matters.
     
     

   • A two-thirds majority for sanctions, blockades, expulsions, or amendments to this Charter.

Article 12 – WA-INTERPOL and International Law

3. The General Assembly can appoint any person as an INTERPOL agent.
   
   

4. All INTERPOL agents receive diplomatic immunity in all member states.
   
   

5. INTERPOL agents may enforce International Law in any nation that has at least once been inside the WA, the person who is being targeted will have a publicly visible arrest warrant.
   
   

Article 13 – Sanctions and Blockades

1. The Security Council may recommend sanctions, embargoes, or blockades.
   
   

2. Such measures must be approved by the General Assembly via a ⅔ vote.
   
   

3. Member States are expected to honor and enforce approved sanctions.
   
   

Chapter VI: Amendments and Interpretation

Article 14 – Amendments

1. Any Member State may propose amendments to this Charter.
   
   

2. Amendments require a two-thirds vote in the General Assembly.
   
   

3. The Security Council may amend the charter following a unanimous vote, the General Assembly can overturn this at any time.
   
   

Article 15 – Interpretation

1. The Secretary General holds final authority in interpreting the Charter during times of ambiguity or crisis.
   
   

2. Disputes over interpretation may be referred to the General Assembly for override by a ⅔ vote.