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  • That Palestinian political activists should advocate for the integration of Palestinian Nakba refugees and their descendants into neighbouring Arab states over a right of return

    Infoslide

    The Nakba were the displaced people, who were, during the 1948 Palestine war, dispossessed of their land.

    University of Sydney Union Grandslam 2024 · Semifinals · 2024-05-12

  • That, as the Republican party, we regret blocking the bipartisan border deal.

    Infoslide

    Following Republican outcry that money should not be going to protect Ukraine before protecting the US southern border, a bipartisan group of senators crafted a legislative package which packaged together money for Ukraine and Israel with $20 billion for increased border protection and a number of policy changes which would've made it easier to prevent immigrants entering the country. Following strong opposition from Donald Trump, Senate Republicans rejected the proposal.

    University of Queensland Easters 2024 · Round 3 · 2024-04-01

  • In countries with high rates of migration, EC would determine immigration permanence processes (asylums, shelters, visas, etc) through peer juries instead of deciding them through entities or judges specialized in immigration matters.

    Infoslide

    The "peer juries" consist of selected citizens who make up a jury, representing a diverse sample of the community, including those who are similar to the defendant in terms of social, demographic, or professional backgrounds.

    Torneo Rosarista de Debate VIII 2024 - Categoría Universidades · Ronda 3 · 2024-03-22

  • This house, as Australia, W loosen enforcement against illegal fishing.

    Infoslide

    As a result of Chinese fishers disrespecting Indoneisan fishing zones, Indonesian fishers have migrated into other nations' waters, and the Australian and Indonesian governments have agreed upon a zone within Australian waters where Indonesian fishers are allowed to fish. By far, the most lucrative form of fishing in this region is shark finning. However, since the Australian government imposed heavy restrictions and policing on shark finning, lots of Indonesian fishers have been left without a job, and a substantial amount of the remaining ones have turned to people-smuggling for people seeking asylum in Australia.

    EDS Spring High School Tournament 2024 · Round 4 · 2024-03-20

  • This house believes that the aliens should allow the S.S. NASPAR to dock

    Infoslide

    In the distant future, the Earth has become significantly less livable. Thousands of humans from a diverse array of economic, national, and ethnic backgrounds have boarded an advanced spaceship called the S.S. NASPAR headed toward an alien planet very similar to our own that can support human life. While there are some other planets nearby that might also be suitable, the humans would likely be subject to significant hardship on them. The S.S. NASPAR has enough fuel to return to earth if they cannot land on the alien planet, and require the aliens' assistance in order to do so. Once the S.S. NASPAR lands, it cannot be used again.

    NA Spar Pre-WUDC 2023 · Round 1 · 2023-12-16

  • This house supports the use of safe third-country agreements

    Infoslide

    Safe third country agreements prevent refugees and asylum seekers from seeking asylum in third country if they have already sought asylum in another "safe country" (i.e. approved asylum seekers in Canada cannot seek asylum in the US, refugees denied refugee status in the U.S. will have their application denied by other "safe countries" unless they revise their application).

    Canadian British Parliamentary Debating Championships 2023 · Novice Finals · 2023-11-18

  • B. This house supports the Rwanda-UK Migration and Economic Development Partnership.

    Infoslide

    In 2022, the British Government made history by signing an agreement to send illegal immigrants and asylum seekers from the UK to Rwanda. This deal, called the "Rwanda-UK Migration and Economic Development Partnership," involves the UK providing an economic support package to Rwanda in exchange for accepting refugees. Rwanda, located in Central Africa, has a history of genocide and human rights violation.

    Ho Chi Minh Debate Open 2023 · Novice Finals · 2023-08-12

  • B. This house supports the Rwanda-UK Migration and Economic Development Partnership.

    Infoslide

    In 2022, the British Government made history by signing an agreement to send illegal immigrants and asylum seekers from the UK to Rwanda. This deal, called the "Rwanda-UK Migration and Economic Development Partnership," involves the UK providing an economic support package to Rwanda in exchange for accepting refugees. Rwanda, located in Central Africa, has a history of genocide and human rights violation.

    Ho Chi Minh Debate Open 2023 · Open Semifinals · 2023-08-12

  • This house believes that Malaysia should play a more active role in international humanitarian assistance (ie. taking a bigger stance on refugee crisis in the UN Summit, implementing sanctions against conflicted countries, etc.)

    Vice Chancellor Cup 2023 · Grand Final · 2023-07-26

  • This house would illegally smuggle the Palestinian refugees to safety

    Infoslide

    You are a Palestine legal immigrant in the EU living a quiet life with your family. One day you find several Palestinian refugees washed ashore on the beach. You have the choice to illegally smuggle these refugees to safety or turn a blind eye and leave the refugees as they are. If you choose to smuggle these refugees there is a significant risk but not guaranteed of getting caught for which the punishment is the removal of you and your family’s legal status imprisonment.

    North Luzon Online Debates 2023 · Round 5 · 2023-07-23

  • That it is in the interest of Bangladesh to provide citizenship to Rohingya refugees. [Bangladesh]

    Infoslide

    The Rohingya are an ethnic minority, primarily Muslim, originating from Rakhine State in Myanmar. They have faced decades of systematic discrimination and oppression in Myanmar, where they are denied citizenship and are considered illegal immigrants, even though their presence dates back centuries. Near one million Rohingya refugees have fled to Bangladesh with the largest influx happening in 2017.

    Krabi Australasian Intervarsity Debating Championships 2023 · Round 4 · 2023-07-01

  • This house, as the Jordanian government, W actively attempt to incorporate refugees into its regular workforce.

    Infoslide

    After the early 2010s, when multiple Arab nations experienced political conflict, Jordan saw a massive influx of refugees from nearby countries, such as Syria, Iraq, and Palestine. Some refugees are hosted in UNHCR refugee camps, but many reside in urban and rural areas. These refugees mainly depend on financial support from the international community or informal economy (e.g. daily construction works, small-scale home-based business, etc.) unless the Ministry of Labor issues them a work permit, which refugees hardly obtain.

    Malaysia United Asian Debating Championship 2023 · EFL Semifinals · 2023-06-16

  • This house believes that the UN should sanction nearby states that have turned away Rohingyan refugees

    Infoslide

    The recent refugee crisis in Myanmar has been caused by the violent persecution of the Rohingya Muslim minority group by the Myanmar military. The Rohingya have been subjected to various forms of oppression and abuse, including torture, murder, and forced displacement. As a result, hundreds of thousands of Rohingya have fled to neighboring countries such as Bangladesh, Malaysia, and Thailand, seeking safety and shelter. The crisis has caused widespread international concern and has prompted a humanitarian response from various organizations and governments around the world.

    Philippine Schools Debating Championship 2023 · No Round · 2023-04-20

  • This house would require all historically major polluters to open their borders to environmental refugees

    Infoslide

    Over the last decade, scientists have identified a range of chemicals that exist naturally in the brain and shape individuals’ moral behaviour. Significant amounts of research is now being carried out to create “moral enhancement drugs”, which would alter the levels of such chemicals. Such drugs have been shown to increase individuals’ tendencies to display empathy and care for others, to behave in altruistic way, and to resist pressures to act in ways that violate their personal and ethical beliefs.

    ATUDC 2023 · Round 5A · 2023-03-18

  • This house would require all historically major polluters to open their borders to environmental refugees

    Infoslide

    Over the last decade, scientists have identified a range of chemicals that exist naturally in the brain and shape individuals’ moral behaviour. Significant amounts of research is now being carried out to create “moral enhancement drugs”, which would alter the levels of such chemicals. Such drugs have been shown to increase individuals’ tendencies to display empathy and care for others, to behave in altruistic way, and to resist pressures to act in ways that violate their personal and ethical beliefs.

    ATUDC 2023 · Round 4A · 2023-03-18

  • This house would require all historically major polluters to open their borders to environmental refugees

    Infoslide

    Over the last decade, scientists have identified a range of chemicals that exist naturally in the brain and shape individuals’ moral behaviour. Significant amounts of research is now being carried out to create “moral enhancement drugs”, which would alter the levels of such chemicals. Such drugs have been shown to increase individuals’ tendencies to display empathy and care for others, to behave in altruistic way, and to resist pressures to act in ways that violate their personal and ethical beliefs.

    ATUDC 2023 · Round 5B · 2023-03-18