Topic: The Rights and Status of Refugees
Country: Russia
Delegate Name: Natalie Howard
School: Kalamazoo Central High School
Topic page: background guide and all position papers All Russia position papers GLIMUN 2018 committees
Throughout history, the world has had an abundance of refugee crises. With conflicts in the middle east continuing to rise, the global refugee crisis has grown exponentially in recent years. As thousands of refugees flee into surrounding nations many are separated from their families and forced to endure traumatizing hardships. The consequences of being one of the millions of modern day refugees include the alarming deterioration mental and physical health. Without sustainable and accessible shelters and supplies the situation will only gain intensity.
The Russian Federation defines a refugee as a person who is outside their country of nationality or habitual residence, and is unable or unwilling to return to that country, for fear of persecution. After receiving an asylum seeker's application, the Russian Migration Service determines whether the asylum seeker meets the definition of a refugee and if they should be granted asylum. Since the early two thousands, Russia has granted refugee status to thousands of individuals. In our opinion we have done the best we can to foster security and prosperity among the influx of refugees. Any refugee entering into Russia illegally will not be tolerated or respected, refugees must follow the process of gaining refugee status in order to seek asylum in our borders.
Russia fears that this body will seek a solution that commands nations donate money to fund refugee camps. Russia will not support a resolution that attempts to place a burden on countries by encouraging the donation of mass funds and an increase of refugees. Russia believes in the right of national sovereignty and affirms that it is a nation's right to decide on their own who is allowed and not allowed in their borders. We look forward to working with fellow nations who are hesitant of being roped into a solution which places extreme burdens on our honorable nations.
