Position paper for State of Palestine (Observer)
| Committee: | GA First |
| Topic: | Consolidation of peace through practical disarmament measures |
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| The Palestinian delegation, albeit having only observer status within the United Nations, understands the intricacies of achieving peace via practical disarmament measures. The Palestinian people are facing what South Africa called GENOCIDE in a International Court of Justice case, wherein we are pleading for peace negotiations where disarmament would play a key role in ensure safety for the entire Middle Eastern region. While only attaining observer status, the Palestinian delegation has signed and ratified the Treaty on the Prohibitions of Nuclear Weapons, and was seen largely as a multilateral step in the right direction. The Palestinian people denounce and call for action against the claims made by Israel regarding the capability for nuclear warheads used in the Gaza Strip in November of 2023. The escalation of conflict is the exact opposite of the end goal for not only Palestine, but the rest of the world. Palestine is in the unique position to be at the forefront establishing peace via disarmament, which the delegation would gladly be the example for the rest of the Middle East to follow, starting with Israel and the war of our way of life. | |
| Committee: | GA First |
| Topic: | Implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction |
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| As the world stands witness to many types of violence and oppression, the Palestinian delegation furthers its commitment for a world free of chemical weapons to achieve global peace and stability. The State of Palestine has held a strong stance on the discernment and non proliferation of all weapons of mass destruction for decades. Despite holding observer status within the United Nations, The State of Palestine continues to play an active role in promoting peace and security. Becoming a signatory of the Chemical Weapons Convention in 2018 and participation in international conventions and groups further proves these efforts to maintain world peace and keep important issues on the world stage. The use of chemical weapons under any circumstances violates international law and is an independent threat to humanity. The stockpiling of such weapons is a direct result of failure to address underlying causes of conflict and only causes disproportional escalation of regional conflict. We have an obligation to prevent the horror, pain, and suffering associated with chemical warfare. We urge all member states to strengthen cooperation under the CWC, ensuring timely compliance, increased inspections, and support for states in eliminating chemical stockpiles | |
| Committee: | GA Second |
| Topic: | Agriculture development, food security and nutrition |
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| The Palestinian delegation believes that agricultural development, food security and nutrition are among the most pressing issues facing the world today. Food crises caused by the war in Ukraine, climate change, and most significantly to Palestine the war in Gaza have caused surging food prices, and limited access globally. Palestine is extremely reliant on food aid distributed by the United Nations, however the conditions caused by the war make this distribution extremely difficult. Over a million people in the Palestinian territories are at risk of being deprived of aid distributed by the World Food Program, and in Gaza particularly ninety-six percent of the population faces severe food insecurity. The population of the West Bank also faces challenges in food access and distribution, caused by increased Israeli military activity in the area along with an increase in settler violence against Palestinian property and farms. Further exacerbating the crisis, the World Food Program is not given the funding to meet the needs of member states, with the program being underfunded by one- hundred seventy-seven million US dollars in regard to Palestine alone. The Palestinian delegation supports all efforts by the General Assembly to increase funding for the World Food Program, and to resolve the conflicts that create the conditions for food insecurity in Palestine and abroad. | |
| Committee: | GA Second |
| Topic: | Development cooperation with middle-income countries |
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| The Palestinian delegation believes that agricultural development, food security and nutrition are among the most pressing issues facing the world today. Food crises caused by the war in Ukraine, climate change, and most significantly to Palestine the war in Gaza have caused surging food prices, and limited access globally. Palestine is extremely reliant on food aid distributed by the United Nations, however the conditions caused by the war make this distribution extremely difficult. Over a million people in the Palestinian territories are at risk of being deprived of aid distributed by the World Food Program, and in Gaza particularly ninety-six percent of the population faces severe food insecurity. The population of the West Bank also faces challenges in food access and distribution, caused by increased Israeli military activity in the area along with an increase in settler violence against Palestinian property and farms. Further exacerbating the crisis, the World Food Program is not given the funding to meet the needs of member states, with the program being underfunded by one- hundred seventy-seven million US dollars in regard to Palestine alone. The Palestinian delegation supports all efforts by the General Assembly to increase funding for the World Food Program, and to resolve the conflicts that create the conditions for food insecurity in Palestine and abroad. | |
| Committee: | GA Third |
| Topic: | Rights of indigenous peoples |
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| Indigenous people, living frugally in their native homelands, are facing horrific struggles
and unstable living conditions. They are the objects of mistreatment by the reigning power's
legislation and governments. This is not a new issue, and has been addressed and
essentially neglected by the United Nations, Third Committee's Social, Humanitarian and
Cultural motives. Even after the 2006 General Assembly United Nations Declaration on the
Rights of Indigenous Peoples, declaring the legitimacy and legal citizenship of those sharing
common heritage to their land, the former colonizers continue to discriminate against the
individual communities, hinder cultural practices, and invoke a climate of fear. Experiencing
this first hand, the delegation of Palestine, affirms the idea of further protection, and the
promotion of reparations for those who have been displaced, this can be furthered by the
increased cooperation and recognition of those inhabitants who have been subjected to
such living.
Since 1946 the indigenous population of Palestine has faced mass displacement, with thousands of families forced to leave their homes and seek refuge in unfamiliar lands, this is not unique to Palestine as many other nations face similar injustices that the United Nations Third Committee has failed to acknowledge. Currently, there are an estimated 6 million Palestinian refugees still residing in the West Banks and Gaza, with over 9.17 million world wide. Palestine is not the only nation with a devastating past of ethnic cleansing, including in areas such as Bosinia, Herzegovina, Kosovo, and Chencnya. With the Rights of the Indigenous people in such constant peril, Palestine views this topic as imperative and a priority for the Third Committee of Social, Humanitarian, and Culture. With so many refugees being the target of aggressive powers, Palestine urges for a resolution or action to aid the Indigenous Peoples. | |
| Committee: | GA Third |
| Topic: | Literacy for life |
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| The Third Committee of Social Humanitarian, and Cultural, should extend its commitment to
the cause of Literacy for Life. The ability to read and write in this current global order, has
grown from a skill to a necessity. Every individual is entitled to knowledge and
understanding, as it is imperative to communication. This has been affirmed and stressed in
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which views the disruption of education to be a
violation of international standards. Palestine, despite times of turmoil, has shown dedicated
commitment towards the education of its citizens, with literacy rates of 96% for females and
99% for males with a steady increase per year. These numbers prove that even after facing
such violence (i.e the displacement of 750,000 refugees) Literacy for Life can remain a
priority. Palestine has extended this movement to b oth men and women, and has made a
steady effort to decrease the literacy-gender disparity that continues to plague the world.
The vulnerability of refugees world wide, leads to educational determinants within the younger generations hindering their futures in the realm of academics, within previous actions done by the United Nations including Sustainable Development Goals, Promotion Peaceful and Inclusive Society, and the Commission on Financing Global Education Opportunities, the UN should continue their effort and further these programs in the field of educational development, to aid in those 763 million people who lack literacy skills and 244 million children who do not have access to proper schooling. In doing this the standard of life will be raised as will the advocation of human rights. Palestine hopes for international support in the pursuit for Literacy for Life. | |
| Committee: | GA Plenary |
| Topic: | The human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment |
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| Currently, the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment has started to
become less important everyone year, this especially true in Palestine (West Bank).
Palestine's position on this crisis is that the human right to a clean, healthy and
sustainable environment is major concern and value. As of 2024, the population of
Palestine has reached over three million and the median age is twenty-two years old. This
means that a generation's future is in trouble. The land, housing, and environmental
issues in the West Bank pose serious health risks. On top of that, the overseer of the West
Bank, Israel, does not provide adequate support to the West Bank. Palestine would prefer
that the United Nations provide aid in multiple forms to Palestine. The first being
humanitarian aid which will provide the citizens of the West Bank with much needed relief
from sicknesses, diseases, and food or water shortages. The second form would be that
of security.
Palestine would prefer that the United Nations provide peacekeeping forces of over five thousand United Nations peacekeepers with up-to-date equipment and weaponry. The third form of aid would be providing a form or resolution requiring Israel to pull back all forces to the pre 1976 border lines and give full autonomy and sovereignty to Palestine. The solutions proposed above would allow for Palestine to achieve the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment within the West Bank. For the worldwide human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment, Palestine believes that the United Nations should form committees or sub-committees to geographically monitor environments around the world based on continent regions. In doing so, the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment would be guaranteed worldwide because if countries are unable to reach the designated standards, they will receive consequences or repercussions in the form of tariffs, blockage of full membership in the United Nations, or other ramifications. Palestine believes that the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment should be guaranteed for all citizens of any country. Resolutions provided by ambassadors from other countries and from committees or sub-committees should be adopted with respect to citizens of countries and the country's land. As previously stated, the resolution when adopted should be followed by all members of the United Nations and any country who refuses to adopt and or follow the resolution should be given consequences as such since the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment is needed for all citizens globally. | |
| Committee: | GA Plenary |
| Topic: | Safety and security of humanitarian personnel and protection of United Nations personnel |
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| Palestine strongly believes in maintaining the safety and security of humanitarian and United Nations personnel who are essential for the bringing aid into our country and for sustaining peace efforts in our region. Without these protections, humanitarian workers who aid those in need within our country, are more prone to attacks which deprives the ability to carry out various humanitarian missions and ultimately worsening our people's suffering. Important regional allies like Jordan, Egypt, and Turkey, who also push for better safeguards for aid workers working in crisis areas, back Palestine. We are united with countries that place a high priority on protecting individuals who commit their lives to serving others. We support any international efforts that hold those accountable for targeting or obstructing humanitarian personnel. Palestine demands that the international community strengthen current structures, enhance accountability, and guarantee that UN and humanitarian personnel may carry out their tasks without fear of violence or interference. In addition to providing relief, protecting these people is essential for advancing human dignity, peace, and stability in conflict-ridden areas, including our own. | |
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