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Topic 1: Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, questions relating to the treatment of refugees, returnees and displaced persons.
Director: David Holmes

The world is flooded with people forced to flee for their lives as a result of political violence and persecution; there are nearly 33 million refugees and others of concern at the present time. Developing countries shelter seventy five percent of the world’s refuges; their contribution is thus much greater than most countries. The result is heavy social and economic stress in these nations.
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Topic 2: The question of social and humanitarian effects of human trafficking.
Director: Aized Suharwardy

The issue of human trafficking is one of the most important social issues that face the global community. This is because this issue transcends all international boundaries and borders, and it’s an issue that both the developing world and the industrialized world have to face. Human trafficking has many aspects to it which make it a complicated issue. Human trafficking includes other complicated issues such as the drug trade, slavery, the sex trade and prostitution, in addition to others.
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The 3rd General Assembly of the United Nations is the Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Affairs Committee. It discusses and develops solutions to issues of a humanitarian nature, issues such as the advancement of women and protection of children, the treatment of refugees, and a nation’s right to self-determination. As well as issues of human rights, the 3rd GA addresses social questions, such as crime prevention, drug control, and the treatment of disabled persons.