United Nations Security Council simulation 2

The United Nations: An Examination of Myanmar, Human Security and International Responsibility

Simulation 2

Based on the decisions made during simulation 1, you will need to decide what the international response for addressing the growing refugee crisis will be:

· What actions should be undertaken by the region/international community in order to address the needs of the refugees;

· Women and children are the most vulnerable refugees due to sexual violence and human trafficking. What measures should be undertaken to address the needs of women and children;

· https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kF0mHrjzWA

· The number of people living in refugee camps for an extended period of time is going. Examine the resources available in these camps, as well as the living conditions. What can and should be done?

· https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7LtEhoH6Xo

· https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puwMtpus8s8

· http://www.therefugeeproject.org/

· https://refugeerepublic.submarinechannel.com/

· https://placesjournal.org/article/camp-code/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAvrfSBRC2ARIsAFumcm8FWMU2B6K9dlqBh4SzsoEYn7obcFcU9qse_KGyD0sGlORIM7LLBv0aAmlSEALw_wcB

· What measures should be adopted in order to “better” respond to similar crises in the future? What responsibility does the international community have for protecting the Rohingya?

· After Rwanda, the UN declared “never again”. Then ISIS and the Syrian crisis occurred and now Myanmar. What realistic changes should be made to the United Nations to make this proclamation become more then just an idealistic dream? (https://www.forbes.com/sites/realspin/2017/04/20/after-the-rwandan-genocide-the-un-promised-never-again-now-its-time-for-them-to-take-action-against-isis/#16f0ffd34142)

Resources:

“Myanmar’s Attempt to Destroy Rohingya Muslims” (http://time.com/4994524/myanmar-rohingya-fortify-rights-genocide/)

“Rohingya People Flee Military Offensive in Myanmar” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nt87_0CEs8)

“The Rohingya in Myanmar: How Years of Strife Grew Into a Crisis (https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/13/world/asia/myanmar-rohingya-muslim.html?module=inline)

“UNHCR Emergency Airlift Lands in Dhaka as Rakhine Crisis Deepens” (https://www.unhcr.org/news/briefing/2017/9/59b7a0914/bangladesh-unhcr-emergency-airlift-lands-dhaka-rakhine-crisis-deepens.html)

“Myanmar Military Leaders Must Face Genocide Charges – UN Report” (https://news.un.org/en/story/2018/08/1017802)

“Report of the Independent International Fact-finding Mission on Myanmar” (https://www.ohchr.org/Documents/HRBodies/HRCouncil/FFM-Myanmar/A_HRC_39_64.pdf)

“The Trials of Democracy: Myanmar in Perspective” (https://stanfordpolitics.org/2018/01/30/trials-democracy-myanmar/)

Myanmar and UN Announce Deal for Return of Rohingya” (https://www.theguardian.com/global/2018/jun/01/myanmar-and-un-announce-deal-for-safe-return-of-rohingya)

“Rohingya Fears Grow as Refugees Face Forcible Return to Myanmar” (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/nov/11/rohingya-myanmar-bangladesh-genocide-repatriation-un-warning)

“Rohingya Crisis: Bangladesh Says it Will Not Accept Any More Myanmar Refugees” (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/mar/01/rohingya-crisis-bangladesh-says-it-will-not-accept-any-more-myanmar-refugees)

“How Terrible Were Things in Myanmar if This is What They Chose? Why the Rohingya Crisis is Headed for Disaster” (https://www.forbes.com/sites/insideasia/2017/10/24/how-terrible-were-things-in-myanmar-if-this-is-what-they-chose-why-the-rohingya-crisis-is-headed-for-disaster/#331780bf4f2d)

“Doctors Without Borders: A Year in Pictures” (https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/sites/default/files/2018-12/alert_winter_2017%20%281%29.pdf)

Discussion board participation: Students must post a minimum of eight responses per simulation. There will be two simulations over the course of the semester.

· Each response must be at least 200 words. Additional or lengthy responses may improve one's grade. Citations are required.

· Postings should analyze the issue as well as advance class discussion and ponder possible connections to other issues or questions. Simply providing a textbook response will result in average grades. Students must demonstrate that they are able to go beyond textbook responses in order to demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills. THE MAIN PURPOSE IS TO PROPOSE SOLUTIONS/POLICIES AND DISCUSS THEM.

· Classmate responses must go beyond an "I agree with you" or "that's a good point" type of response.

· Responses must be supported by course materials or external sources provided by the student (i.e. links to other news or journal articles, websites). Make sure to cite the ANY information you are using. If you are using the textbook, simply use the following format: (author, page number).