Viraj Patil
Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
Hill Spring International School
United Nations Human Rights Council
Addressing the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, Syria and Afghanistan
Venezuela accepts the humanitarian crises of Yemen, Syria and Afghanistan. Venezuela also
gives importance to the sense of crisis of these areas which include: economic ramifications,
destruction of infrastructure, refugees, involuntary resettlement, foreign influence, armed groups
and even talk about previous missions of the United Nations. US sanctions have had an adverse
impact on the economy, health care, education and basic human rights as a whole for Venezuela.
To add on, have worsen these situations, rendering millions of people in desperate need of
immediate humanitarian assistance and durable solutions.
In dealing with global issues, Venezuela adheres to territorial integrity, the principle of
non-intervention and multi-polar system. The country does not tolerate any form of external
interference which may infringe on the integrity of the nation arguing them to be ineffective and
illegal under international laws. Venezuela, a member of the Non-Aligned Movement, stands up
with the other developing nations and supports peaceful resolution of conflicts in a just manner.
It works to demonstrate the importance of the United Nations and other international
organizations in addressing urgent humanitarian situations, while opposing the use of embargoes,
blockades and other measures that cut off humanitarian assistance. Venezuela also supports
human rights and dialogue as mechanisms to build sustainable stability and peace.
Venezuela addresses these issues in the following manner:
1. Humanitarian Aid Channels: It is important to introduce safe and unviolent space that
enable the transfers of food, medicines and other forms of aid that are requisite. These
corridors alleviate blockades and violence as they allow for the delivery of basic needs to
the suffering population within the conflict zones.
2. Non-State Actors: enhance the collective effort across countries to counter deal with
crisis terrorism and armed stubborn forces as regards to international civilian society.
This involves cutting off their funds as well as stopping the supply channels to make
certain that safety of civilians and humanitarian work is free from violent acts and
disorder.
3. Addressing Education and Healthcare: Design effective education and health programs
for the people who are displaced. Give priority to the construction of schools,
establishing education resources and medical personnel to ensure delivery of basic
education and health services which promotes self sufficient and diminishes dependency
in the long term.
4. Resource Management: looks forward to using the strategies of better allocation of
resources to ensure fair access to the basic minimals like water, energy and food. This
prevents resource based war, alleviates scarcity and supports long term rebuilding in the
affected regions.
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