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Question 1
Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees
The 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees is a multilateral convention that
establishes the rights and responsibilities of governments in regards to refugees and who is
considered a refugee. Following WWII and the forced relocation of millions of people, the
Convention was ratified.
De Jure Refugees vs. De Facto Refugees
As defined by international law, de jure refugees have the legal right to protection from
persecution and can receive humanitarian aid, but de facto refugees may not have this legal
protection but still need it.
Humanitarian Intervention
When one nation uses military force to interfere in another nation to safeguard human rights,
this is called a humanitarian intervention. Humanitarian intervention is divisive because it can
threaten the independence of the nation-state being helped. Humanitarian intervention
advocates, however, contend that the use of force is occasionally warranted to avert genocide.
Question 2
The United Nations (UN), through its many organizations such as UNICEF and UNHCR,
plays a crucial role in Humanitarian Intervention. United Nations (UN) resolutions like
"Responsibility to Protect" (R2P) support involvement when national authorities fail to
protect civilians from atrocities. Peacekeeping missions, sanctioned by the Security Council,
indicate the UN's commitment to sustaining international peace and security. The UN's
multidimensional approach emphasizes the importance of international cooperation in
handling humanitarian crises and protecting vulnerable populations, despite hurdles including
sovereignty issues.
Question 3
UN peacekeepers are expected to be neutral and refrain from using force, save in self-
defense, during their operations. Missions are sent by the United Nations Security Council to
promote stability, keep an eye on ceasefires, and lend political support. Civilian, police, and
military personnel work together to ensure that human rights, the rule of law, and the safety
of people are respected. The effectiveness of these operations depends critically on
cooperation with local and international partners, adherence to international law, and
devotion to the ideals of the UN Charter.
Question 4
Peacekeeping
The purpose of sending unarmed military personnel into a war zone is to keep the peace and
prevent more violence. The United Nations or a regional organization usually sends in
peacekeepers. They are responsible for keeping the peace, disarming the fighting forces, and
defending the civilian population. Conflicts have been avoided and countries have been
assisted in making the difficult transition from war to peace thanks to peacekeeping missions.
Peacebuilding
Building peace takes time because it involves laying the groundwork for lasting stability.
Promotion of discussion, fortification of institutions, and elimination of causes of conflict are
all examples of peacebuilding initiatives. It is common practice for governments, NGOs, and
civilians from different parts of the world to work together on peacebuilding projects.
Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty (NPT)
The Nuclear Nonproliferation pact (NPT) is an international pact aimed at limiting the spread
of nuclear weapons. The United States, Russia, China, the United Kingdom, and France are
among the 191 countries that have ratified the NPT. Nuclear-armed governments are
obligated to work toward nuclear disarmament, while the NPT forbids nuclear-free states
from acquiring nuclear weapons.
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