[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

UNHCR

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) was established on December 14, 1950, by the United Nations General Assembly. The UNHCR coordinates international action to protect refugees and acts as a global leader in resolving refugee problems worldwide. Its primary purpose is to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees and to work to make sure that citizens of all nations can exercise the right to seek asylum and to find safety in another country if the need arises. Under international law, refugees have the right to return to their home nation, become a part of the community to which they have fled, or move to another country. UNHCR encourages voluntary repatriation, or return, as the best solution for displaced people. The agency often provides transportation and other assistance, such as money, tools, and seeds. Occasionally, UNHCR helps rebuild homes, schools, and roads.

The position

Filippo Grandi, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is shocked by images of the deplorable conditions the Haitians suffered in Texas. The mass expulsions of individuals are inconsistent with international norms. The deportations without any screening for their protection may constitute forced returns, which is in contravention of international law. Grandi called on the US to lift the immigration restrictions that have been in place since March 2020. Those restrictions were put in place due to public health concerns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Negotiation Strategy

How can you convince other nations to contribute their resources in resolving this crisis? What are the objectives of the other stakeholders? How can you use those objectives to achieve your own goals?
In what ways can you act as a neutral party to resolve conflicts between rival stakeholders while achieving your primary goal of protecting the refugees?
• Your primary objective of negotiation should be to provide immediate care and relief supplies for those refugees currently in Texas.
• Remember that a partial solution, however seemingly unsatisfactory, is preferable to no solution at all.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][dfd_spacer screen_wide_spacer_size=”100″ screen_normal_resolution=”1024″ screen_tablet_resolution=”800″ screen_mobile_resolution=”480″][/vc_column][/vc_row]