After a cyclone devastates the fictional Pacific nation of Namoa, the Namoan government announces it will relocate thousands of people from low-lying islands to the mainland. Some families report they have been moved without consultation, separated from relatives, and denied access to legal assistance. Australia is asked to provide support, and several United Nations (UN) agencies and other international organisations offer to assist. Explain how the UN and its agencies/other organisations (including UNHCR) could influence Australia’s response in a way that promotes human rights in this situation. In your answer, refer to at least two different UN bodies/agencies/organisations and describe one practical action each could take that is relevant to Australia’s laws, policies, or decision-making.
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In Unit 4, students consider legal concepts, principles and contemporary issues studied in previous units to consider fundamental concepts of human rights and analyse Australia's participation within the global community. They recognise how human rights create challenges in national and international contexts, including for minority groups, and examine Australia's legal response to international law and human rights.
In Topic 1, students explore the global context for human rights and how international laws and institutions affect Australia.
the role of the UN, its agencies and other organisations, including the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
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