Examples Of Persuasive Speech On Refugees

Ladies and gentlemen of Parliament, I would like you to think about living in a country where there is civil and political unrest, and you, as an inhabitant, cannot do anything about it, nor are legally able to seek refuge. You may be thinking that this doesn’t exist, but I am here to assure you that even in the 21st century there are countries, like Syria, where the population is constantly fearful, wondering whether they will make it to see the next day. For the millions who are trapped inside Syria, they have no choice but to live in dire conditions. Neighbouring countries are at the point where they are unable to fund or assist with the suffering Syrians leaving them helpless and left to die. What you may not believe is that within the
The issue surrounding refugees comes from former Labour Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, who refused re-settlement in Australia to any asylum seeker arriving by sea. Although Australia stands by the policy of turning back the boats and offshore processing of refugee applicants, it demonstrates how Australia is not committed to increase the intake of refugees. Article 14 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that everyone has the right to seek asylum and those who flee from persecution must serve to be protected. Human rights are universal and everyone is entitled to them. It is not illegal under the Australian law to arrive by boat without a valid visa and seek protection from persecution in homeland. The Australian Government is willing to send Syrian refugees back to Syria to be killed or harmed upon their return, which is inhumane. Tony Abbot emphasised in one of his speeches, the importance of stopping the arrival of boat people. Abbott highlighted, “We will never do anything that encourages the evil trade of people smuggling and all of those who have come to Australia by boat are here as a result of people smuggling.” Although by refusing refuge to those arriving by boats to stop the illegal trade of people smuggling, it is not resolving the issue. These people will go to extreme measures to seek safety in hope for a better life. If the Australian Government were to immediately increase their current humanitarian intake of 13,750 and funding for humanitarian assistance to Syrian refugees, the issue of boat smuggling would not be raised. Regardless of how Syrian refugees are arriving, they should receive the humanitarian support they