Committee: Advisory Panel Question

Question Of: Addressing the Economic, Social and Political Crisis in Venezuela
Main Submitter: Kingdom Denmark
Co-Submitter: United Mexican States, Japan, United States of America, Syrian Arab Republic,
Republic of Turkey, Republic of France, Republic of Peru

Recognizing the ongoing social, economic, and political crisis in Venezuela and its impact on the
well-being of its citizens.

Acknowledging the need for international cooperation and assistance to address the challenges facing
Venezuela.

Taking into consideration the detrimental effects of sanctions on the Venezuelan economy and the
livelihoods of its people.

Emphasising the importance of upholding human rights and dignity in all efforts to address the
humanitarian situation in Venezuela.

Noting the plight of Venezuelan refugees across Latin America and Europe.

Taking into account the role of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in providing assistance and
support to Venezuelans affected by the crisis.

Deeply disturbed by the rising crime and homicide rates, reaching 23,000 in 2018,

Acknowledging that crime and insecurity constitute a critical component of the Venezuelan
humanitarian crisis, posing a severe threat to the safety and well-being of citizens throughout the
nation,

Recognising the need for comprehensive strategies to address the root causes of social issues and
enhance the overall health and well-being of the affected population,

CLAUSE #1: PASS/Fail

MAIN SUBMITTER: FRANCE
1. Encourages the lifting of American and European sanctions on the Bolivarian Republic of
Venezuela to facilitate economic development including but not limited to;
a. Sanctions on oil exports,
b. Sanctions on doing business with Venezuelan state companies,
c. Sanctions on government officials

CLAUSE #2: PASS/FAIL

MAIN SUBMITTER: FRANCE
2. Calls for the establishment of a transparent and inclusive dialogue between the government of
Venezuela, international financial institutions such as the IMF, and relevant stakeholders to
develop a comprehensive economic recovery plan, including but not limited to:
a. Debt restructuring,
b. Inflation Reduction,
c. Currency Stabilisation against the US dollar,
 d. Measures to diversify the economy away from its dependence on oil and encouraging
other sectors,

CLAUSE #3: PASS/FAIL

MAIN SUBMITTER: JAPAN
3. Encourages the diversification of the Venezuelan economy through means such as but not
limited to:
a. Establishing economic diversification strategy through meetings and collaboration
between the Venezuelan state and relevant stakeholders such as but not limited to:
i. Trade Unions,
ii. Businesses,
iii. Community representatives,
b. Enacting legislation to create a favourable climate for foreign investment, through means
such as but not limited to:
i. Tax incentives,
ii. Investment guarantees,
iii. Protection of property rights,
c.Increasing tourism through means such as but not limited to:
Upgrading tourism infrastructure, including airports, roads, hotels, and tourist
attractions,
i. Implementing training initiatives to raise service standards,
ii. Launching a national campaign to promote Venezuela's unique cultural heritage
and natural attractions through digital marketing, social media influencers, and travel
blogs targeting key international markets,
iii. Implementing vocational training programs for hospitality workers, tour guides,
and small business owners to enhance customer service skills, language proficiency,
and sustainable tourism practices, funded by the Venezuelan government, alongside
the UN, and any donations made from member nations,
d.Establishing special economic zones (SEZs) to attract manufacturing firms, through means
such as but not limited to:
i. Supporting the use of advanced manufacturing technologies,
ii. Facilitating access to global markets for local manufacturers,
iii. Designating specific geographic areas with strategic access to transportation hubs
and logistics networks as SEZs,
e. Aiming to spread risk and improve product diversification from just oil to a range of
exports with communications to businesses through;
i. Providing subsidies to producers,
ii. Giving incentives to managers to shift production to various goods,
iii. Advertising through government campaigns as optional choices for producers to
manufacture goods that are needed for the economy’s success,

CLAUSE #4: PASS/FAIL

MAIN SUBMITTER: DENMARK
4. Encourages member nations, along with the UN, to provide financial support to LEDCs with
high rates of Venezuelan migration such as Colombia, by creating the Venezuelan Crisis
Economic Relief Fund (V.C.E.R.F.), which will receive, collect and fairly distribute a set of
monthly payments to the 10 LEDCs with the highest number of Venezuelan refugees per
 year, this organisation will function under a set of rules and regulations which will ensure that
the funds are correctly utilised, such as but not limited to;
a. The creation of an annual conference where organisation and member nations
involved in the monetary transactions will further discuss how the funding will be
implemented to address the issue in each country
b. An office being set up in LEDCs receiving financial support to ensure proper
communication which will;
i. Be built in a capital city or in another city which is at the centre of a
country’s political processes
c. The creation of a governmental entity in each LEDC receiving aid which will provide
(V.C.E.R.F.) with bi-annual reports on how donations are implemented
d. Sending a (V.C.E.R.F.) official once a year to countries receiving the donations as to
ensure that funds are being used productively

CLAUSE #5: PASS/FAIL

MAIN SUBMITTER: DENMARK
5. Improving living standards for refugees in LEDCs using the there using the UN funds which will
be distributed to the 15 LEDCs with the highest rate of immigration from Venezuela in order to
reduce the humanitarian crisis of Venezuelans who have left Venezuela, as well as to relieve the
financial burden for LEDCs in ways such as but not limited to:
a. Improving the healthcare services and infrastructure as to ensure that Venezuela
refugees have access to proper healthcare, in ways such as but not limited to;
i. Building at least one hospital for every refugee camp
ii. Providing necessary equipment to hospitals in areas with high number of
refugees
iii. Offer psychosocial support groups to help refugees cope with the trauma,
stress and difficulties of migrating from Venezuela, this may include
providing counselling sessions and support groups
iv. The establishment of a the Venezuelan Migrants Health Information System
(V.M.H.I.S) to monitor the health status and healthcare that Venezuelan
refugees receive and identify trends or outbreaks, this will enable for better
future decision making and allocation for healthcare
b. Ameliorate the access to proper nutrition and potable drinking water in refugee camps
or in refugee dense communities, in ways such as but not limited to:
i. Provide immediate food assistance through food distribution systems, which
will collaborate with humanitarian organisations to deliver the food
efficiently and with proper nutritional value,
ii. Introduce school feeding programmes to improve the nutrition, health and
educational outcome of refugee children, who are more vulnerable,
iii. Installing hand pumps and wells to extract water from underground sources
that will sufficiently provide for the number of people in a refugee camp,
iv. Ensure regular water testing to verify that the quality is in line with
international standard and identify possible contaminants, and that
appropriate measures are taken in the case of any identified water quality
issue,
c. Ensuring more employment opportunities for Venezuelan refugees in refugee camps,
will include policies such as but not limited to:
 i. Increasing access to proper education for these refugee communities, by
promoting the benefits of a proper education as well as building schools near
refugee camps as to make it more convenient for children to go to school,
ii. Providing vocational training programmes for adults, taking into account
their interests and aspirations,
iii. Creating a job placement service, which will be designed to specifically
target refugees, providing with extra help for resume writing, interview
preparation and job searching skills as well as connecting them with possible
employers and businesses,
iv. Monitoring the effectiveness of the policies to increase employment
opportunities for refugees, through data collected on average wages, retention
rates and unemployment rate, in order to discern which types of policies
result in the most improvement the job opportunities for refugees,
d. Funding campaigns against bias against refugees in host countries through;
i. Social Media and Short Form Content,
ii. Roadside Billboard Advertisements,
iii. Brochures,
iv. Ads on various popular websites,

CLAUSE #6: PASS/FAIL

MAIN SUBMITTER: MEXICO
6. Encourages the creation of a UN task force under UNHCR jurisdiction that is dedicated to
Venezuelan refugees (UNFV) across Latin America and Europe that has it roles including but
not limited to;
a. Helping refugees who have been separated from their families find their families
b. Ensuring that refugees are treated with dignity and their human rights are respected
c. Calling for dedicated international humanitarian aid to Venezuela including but not
limited to;
d. Food security and water management
e. Medical Supplies

CLAUSE #7: PASS/FAIL

MAIN SUBMITTER: JAPAN
7.Recommends the creation of laws and implementation of programs to address high crime rates in
Venezuela, to reduce crime rates and ensure the overall safety of citizens through means such as but
not limited to:
a) Implementing community policing strategies that involve law enforcement officers
working closely with communities to build trust, address local concerns and develop
solutions through means such as but not limited to:
i) Provision of specialised training for law enforcement officers in community
engagement, conflict resolution and cultural sensitivity,
ii) Establishment of dedicated community policing units within law enforcement
agencies to focus on specific neighbourhoods and encourage positive
relationships,
b) Establishment of outreach programs targeting at-risk youth, providing support,
mentorship, and guidance to divert them from potential criminal involvement through
means such as but not limited to:
 i) Creation of safe spaces such as youth centres where young people can access
recreational activities, counselling, and educational resources,
ii) Establishment of mentorship programs that connect young individuals with
positive role models who can provide guidance and support,
c) Enforcement and enhancement of gun control measures, including background
checks, waiting periods, and restrictions on high-capacity firearms, to reduce the
prevalence of illegal weapons through means such as but not limited to:
i) Enacting stricter regulations on the sale, possession, and use of firearms,
ii) Strengthening background check systems to ensure that individuals with
criminal records or mental health issues cannot purchase firearms,
iii) Implementing firearm buyback programs to reduce the number of illegal
weapons in circulation,
d) Use of technology and surveillance measures to deter criminal activities, enhance
situational awareness and facilitate law enforcement in solving crimes, through means
such as but not limited to:
i) Installation of CCTV networks in public spaces to deter criminal activities
and assist law enforcement in investigations,
ii) Adopting smart policing technologies, such as predictive analytics and
gunshot detection systems, to enhance law enforcement capabilities,
e) Enhancing victim support services to ensure that individuals affected by crime
receive the necessary assistance, counselling, and protection through means such as
but not limited to:
i) Establishing victim advocacy programs that provide emotional support,
counselling, and assistance in navigating the criminal justice system,
ii) Providing legal support for victims, including assistance with protective
orders and legal representation,
iii) Implementing programs that facilitate the restitution process, ensuring that
victims are compensated for losses,

CLAUSE #8: PASS/FAIL

MAIN SUBMITTER: PERU
8. Calls for UN observers to observe and ensure that the Venezuelan elections are both free and fair
including but not limited to;
a. Establishing a conductive threat-free environment at the polling stations
b. Ensuring no voter bribery
c. Maintaining an up to date voter list
d. Ensuring that the voting numbers correlated with the number of eligible voters
e. Checking that government funds aren’t used for campaigning purposes

CLAUSE #9: PASS/FAIL

MAIN SUBMITTER: USA
9. Encourages the establishment of mechanisms to increase transparency and accountability of
governments, specifically targeting the reduction of corruption that leads to human rights abuse, as
well as helping to promote democratic principles, through ways such as but not limited to;
a. Implementation of rigorous oversight and auditing processes to prevent corruption, tracking;
i. public expenditure
ii. government contracts
 b. Development of a transparent, merit-based system for the appointment of public officials to
ensure;
i. Competence
ii. Integrity
c. Strengthening of whistleblower protection laws to encourage individuals to report instances of
corruption and malfeasance without fear of reprisal through;
I. Ensuring free speech
Ii. Reduced propaganda

CLAUSE #10: PASS/FAIL

MAIN SUBMITTER: USA
10. Encourages the strengthening of democratic institutions in Venezuela as a means of political
reform through ways such as but not limited to;
a. Construct a political framework
i. Make new frameworks that Maduro can adopt
b. Ensuring separation of powers and ideologies
i. Separate meeting grounds or parties to discuss for democratic and autocrat
c. Independence of the Judiciary
d. Protection of human rights and freedom of thought
e. Technical assistance and capacity building provided by United Nations
i. Funding for those studying democracy
ii. Education of democracy as a concept

CLAUSE #11: PASS/FAIL

MAIN SUBMITTER: TURKEY
11. Calls for the creation of a conference which will allow for further an improvement in relations and
for further dialogue between representatives from member nations and from Venezuela, which will be
held quarterly at a priorly agreed neutral location and in which representatives will;
a. Peacefully address concerns and disputes on the multiple current crises, in a manner
which respects all parties involved, happening in Venezuela, such as but not limited
to;
i. The economical crisis
ii. The Humanitarian crisis, including food, shelter, crime and healthcare
iii. The Political crisis
b. Discuss possible future trade agreements between Venezuela and other members of
the committee, in order to allow Venezuela to further diversify and improve its
economy as well as improving relations
c. Explore the possibility for humanitarian aid to be given to Venezuela an for the
possibility of Venezuela to collaborate with international organisations to provide
assistance to those in need

CLAUSE #12: PASS/FAIL

MAIN SUBMITTER: SYRIA
12. Recommends engagement with regional and international partners and other relevant stakeholders
to facilitate mediation efforts and promote peaceful resolution of the political crisis through means
such as but not limited to:
a) Initiating diplomatic missions and engagements with key regional partners,
neighbouring countries, and international organisations through means such as but not
limited to:
i) Organising diplomatic summits, high-level meetings, and multilateral
conferences to discuss the political crisis in Venezuela, assessing the current
situation, and strategise collaborative efforts for conflict resolution,
ii) Encouraging strategic alliances and coalitions with like-minded countries and
regional blocs to amplify diplomatic pressure, promote dialogue, and
mobilise collective action in support of peaceful resolution efforts,
iii) Strengthening cooperation with regional organisations such as the Lima
Group, Caribbean Community (CARICOM), and South American Union
(UNASUR) to leverage their influence and expertise in addressing regional
conflicts,
b) Nominating impartial and respected mediators with a track record of successful
conflict resolution, neutrality, and credibility among all parties involved in the
Venezuelan crisis through means such as but not limited to:
i) Seeking consensus and approval from conflicting parties, civil society
representatives, and international stakeholders on the selection of mediators
to ensure broad acceptance and legitimacy,
ii) Developing a structured mediation process with clear objectives, principles,
and guidelines to guide negotiations, encourage dialogue, and facilitate
constructive engagement between conflicting parties,
iii) Establishing flexible mediation frameworks that allow for adaptive learning,
adjustments, and innovative approaches based on changing dynamics,
emerging opportunities, and lessons learned from previous mediation
experiences,
c) Establishing inclusive dialogue platforms, and groups to facilitate direct engagement,
exchanges, and trust-building measures between government representatives,
opposition leaders, and other stakeholders in ways such as but not limited to:
i) Creating specialised task forces and technical committees to address specific
issues, concerns, and confidence-building measures identified during the
mediation process
ii) Offering expertise in conflict analysis, dialogue facilitation, communication
strategies, and negotiation techniques through specialised training workshops,
mentoring programs, and knowledge-sharing platforms,
d) Stationing diplomatic envoys and mediators to conduct intensive negotiations, back-
channel diplomacy, and direct outreach to conflicting parties to bridge divides and
facilitate dialogue through means such as but not limited to:
i) Utilising diplomatic channels, informal networks, and diplomatic initiatives
to maintain open lines of communication, and explore creative solutions.
ii) Ensuring meaningful participation and representation of diverse stakeholders,
including women, youth, indigenous communities, and marginalised groups,
in the mediation process to promote inclusivity, diversity, and legitimacy,
iii) Establishing consultative mechanisms, feedback loops, and citizen
engagement platforms to gather input, feedback, and recommendations from
grassroots actors, civil society organisations, and community leaders
involved in conflict resolution efforts,
CLAUSE #13: PASS/FAIL
MAIN SUBMITTER: Peru
14. Urges the Venezuelan Government to respect and protect the human rights of all individuals
including the;
a. Protecting the rights to freedom of expression of assembly
i. Introducing legislation
ii. Based on the UN
b. Calls for the release of political prisoners
c. Immediately ceasing instances of human rights abuses in Venezuela such as but not limited
to;
i. Extra judicial killings
ii. Torture
iii. Violence against reporters
iv. Genocide

CLAUSE #14: PASS/FAIL

MAIN SUBMITTER: Japan
15. Urges member states to design and implement social reintegration programmes for the vulnerable
populations affected by the crisis through means such as but not limited to;
a. Conduction of comprehensive needs assessments in collaboration with international
organisations through means such as but not limited to:
i. Utilisation of data-driven approaches to inform the design and implementation of
social reintegration programs tailored to the unique needs of different groups,
ii. Collaborative surveys and interviews with the affected population,
iii. Utilisation of existing data sources,
b. Implementation of initiatives promoting community building and social cohesion among
reintegrated individuals and host communities through means such as but not limited to:
i. Cultural exchange programs,
ii. Awareness campaigns,
c. Integration of education and skill development components within social reintegration
programs to empower individuals with the tools needed for sustainable livelihoods through
means such as but not limited to:
i. Collaboration with educational institutions,
ii. Vocational training centres,
iii. Collaboration with industry partners,
d. Provision of legal support services to address any legal barriers faced by vulnerable
populations during the reintegration process through means such as but not limited to:
i. Awareness campaigns to inform individuals of their rights,
ii. Creation of a hub of online legal resources,

CLAUSE #15: PASS/FAIL

MAIN SUBMITTER: IMF
1. Recommends working with the Venezuelan government to partake in currency control
measures, to ensure the mitigation of inflation through means such as but not limited to;
a. Managing the monetary policy and changing rates accordingly to attract foreigners
and reduce hyperinflation;
i. Increase interest rates,
ii. Decrease money supply,
 iii. Encouraging people to save for the short run to drop inflation,
iv. Attracts foreigners to buy currency,
b. Improve job training facilities and reskilling opportunities to subsidised training
programs to;
i. Increase employment,
ii. Rise in incomes and real wages,
iii. Stimulate economic growth,
c. Government fiscal policies to increase spending and increase income tax rates to
combat demand-pull inflation;
i. Reducing disposable income and encouraging saving,
ii. Increase in government revenue,
iii. Spending on healthcare and welfare programs,
iv. Fall in demand and inflation,
d. Fixing or pegging the exchange rate to other nations for stability to reduce the risk of
hyperinflation,

CLAUSE #16: PASS/FAIL

MAIN SUBMITTER: IMF
2. Encourage government subsidies to small businesses and local firms with the support of the
IMF as well as any other nations that will get rewarded;
a. Subsidise domestic industries that have fallen victim to hyperinflation and
unemployment such as but not limited to;
i. Oil production industries,
ii. Domestic airlines,
iii. Mining,
iv. Metal exports,
v. Other exports deemed useful by specialists in WECARE,
b. Collecting forms of humanitarian aid from nations and organisations including the
following, providing them with incentives and rewards as well;
i. UN organisations,
ii. Nations that wish to be a part of the aiding program,
c. Based on the changing needs of the Venezuelan economy and citizens, nations that
choose to donate will do ones similar but not limited to the following;
i. Food and drink,
ii. Clothing and supplies,
iii. Job skilling programs,
iv. Foreign jobs,
v. Investing in Venezuela,
vi. Humanitarian aid and donations for poverty issues,
d. Providing these subsidies to ensure stability and increase job opportunities in the
nation to stimulate growth and reduce the chance of future recessions and war,

CLAUSE #17: PASS/FAIL

MAIN SUBMITTER: France
13. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter and affirms the commitment of the Advisory Panel
to continue monitoring the situation in Venezuela and taking further action as necessary by inviting
member states and relevant stakeholders to provide regular updates and reports on progress made in
implementing the resolution.