

Agenda: Evaluating the Protection of the Human Rights of Asylum Seekers Amid Restrictive Border Policies and War-torn areas, with special reference to Middle-Eastern refugees
The increasing scale of displacement today reflects a rapidly intensifying humanitarian crisis with far-reaching global implications, especially in areas of mass displacement such as the Middle East. It is estimated by the WHO that 117.3 million people are forcibly displaced, including 73.5 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) and 8.4 million asylum seekers. Despite the existence of international protections, a significant proportion of these individuals continue to encounter barriers to safety, dignity, and basic rights. This worsening strain is most visible in regions affected by conflict and political instability, where asylum systems are often too overwhelmed to take on the intake of millions of refugees. Legal frameworks such as the 1951 Refugee Convention establish clear obligations. However, their uneven implementation has resulted in gaps in protection, limited access to asylum procedures, and inconsistent burden-sharing among states. Delegates will have to balance the importance of protecting displaced populations with the political and economic constraints faced by host countries. The unsaid reality is that many states, particularly in the developing world, bear a disproportionate share of this responsibility with limited resources. This committee must therefore work towards a multifaceted approach that reinforces protection mechanisms while ensuring equitable international accountability.