RESOLUTIONS PASSED ON THE FINAL DAY OF MUN: COMMITTEE REPORT - DAY 3

 By Mekakannika. K

Day 3 of SMUN began at 10 AM, with the chairpersons commencing the session. Four countries-Germany, New Zealand, France, and Spain - participated in the GSL. Germany stated that being one of the largest donors of UNHCR, and member of NATO, they provide humanitarian aid to refugees, referring to the help they have given to Ukrainian refugees in the past. The delegates of New Zealand talked about the aid they provide in partnership with UNHCR which helps refugees rebuild their lives and become more self-sufficient. France claimed that they currently have 6,60,000 refugees residing in their country. The delegates stated that they have announced a commitment of 2.3 billion euros to support various humanitarian efforts including providing housing, medial assistance, and vocational training to refugees and the displaced. Two countries raised questions-The delegate of the United Kingdom enquired about the long-term benefits that the people seeking refuge in France will receive, while the delegate of Turkey showed appreciation to France for providing immense support to the civilians of Gaza, and asked about similar efforts being taken for other conflict zones-both for which the delegates of France decided to answer through chits. The delegates of Spain claimed that there are three main ministries which play a crucial role in supporting refugees - Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security, and Migration; Minstry of Foreign affairs; and Ministry of the Interior. 

The chairpersons gave an opportunity for delegates to challenge one another, in which a lot of countries eagerly participated. Somalia challenged France and Germany on the dumping of toxic waste from industries on their land, for which both the countries stated that they are making policies to raise awareness over it. Germany counter-questioned Somalia on their piracy of foreign vessels which affects trade and causes a collapse in the stock market, for which the delegates of Somalia states that the reason that issue is the dumping of waste by other nations. Russia challenged the United Kingdom on the constant xenophobic discrimination that refugees from their nation face in the UK, to which the delegate of the United Kingdom pointed out that Russia is the reason why there are refugees in the first place. Canada and Turkey challenged each other on arms trade and refugee crisis. Turkey also challenged the United Kingdom over the same topic. The delegate of Turkey provided a presidential address in which they refused to be lectured on humanitarianism by those who turn their backs on those in need and closing their borders, while they continue to extend their hands in compassion and support.

By the end of the third and final day of SMUN General Assembly - Somalia, Cambodia, Turkey and Canada - had their resolutions passed.