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UNHCR and Our Debate
The Refugee Crisis
Resolutions
Debate Structure
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The UNHCR is a committee of what bigger organization?
The United Nations
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Define the term "refugee"
Refugee: a person forced to leave their country to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster
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What is the purpose of a resolution?
It is a suggestion for solving the problem that we are debating about. (an IDEA for a SOLUTION)
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Name two of the four different kinds of points you can make during a debate
Point of Inquiry, Personal Privilege, Information, and Order
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What kind of work does the UNHCR do?
They provide aid to stateless people around the world, and allow countries to come together to try to solve problems facing refugees
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In order to qualify for asylum, what must a person do?
They must a) fit the country's definition of a refugee and b) reside in that country
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What is a sponsor?
The author of a resolution
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The default type of debate, when we read our Opening Speeches, is called...
The Speaker's List
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A ________ is the maximum percentage of refugees that a country agrees to take in
Quota
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Why are the refugees suddenly leaving their home countries?
Recent political events (the Arab Spring), have toppled old governments and made some countries very unstable. This has caused war and chaos, and citizens fear for their lives.
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What is the name of the delegations that want to see the resolution brought to debate?
Signatories
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If you don't speak for the whole 90 seconds during your Opening Speech, what can you do?
You can yield your time: - to the chair (to end your time) - to another delegation - to points of information
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What factors affect a country's decision to take in more or less refugees? (bigger or smaller quota)
Wealth (GDP), demographics, geographic position, size, citizen's attitudes (politics)
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Name two of the top three nations producing refugees.
Syria, Afghanistan, Iraq
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What percentage vote is needed for a resolution to pass?
50% (half or more)
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What is the difference between a Moderated and an Unmoderated Caucus?
A Moderated Caucus is when you stay in your seat and wait to be called on by the chair. During an Unmoderated Caucus, you get up and move around and talk to other countries.