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United Nations Human Rights Council

UNHRC

The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is responsible for promoting and protecting human rights across the globe. It addresses human rights violations, and works to enhance the quality of human rights standards among other countries.


Approximate Committee Size: 40 Delegates

Committee Topics

Topic 1: Uyghur Conflict

Topic 2: Topic 2: Gaza Hostage Situation

Topic 2: Topic 2: Gaza Hostage Situation

Since 2016, China has faced accusations of committing genocide against the Uyghur population in Xinjiang. The Chinese government has implemented aggressive efforts targeting the Uyghurs, including identity-based persecution, mass detention, and extensive surveillance. These actions have severely restricted the Uyghurs’ right to a free will. The government has shunned their ability to practice their religion, speak their language, and express their cultural identity. Many of the arrests have been made with limited to no evidence at all, leading to human rights violations. Inside these concentration camps, Uyghurs have to endure harsh conditions and inhumane treatment. This major problem needs to be addressed before the culture and very existence of the Uyghurs disappears.

Topic 2: Topic 2: Gaza Hostage Situation

Topic 2: Topic 2: Gaza Hostage Situation

Topic 2: Topic 2: Gaza Hostage Situation

The Gaza Hostage Situation has become a critical humanitarian crisis, particularly following the escalation of conflict that began on October 7, 2023, when Hamas launched an attack on Israel, resulting in the capture of over 250 hostages. As of now, amidst ongoing military operations, about 60 hostages, including three Americans, are believed to still be alive, with reports indicating that 33 hostages have been killed during the conflict. The hostage crisis not only highlights the immediate threat to the lives of captives but also the urgent need for international humanitarian aid in Gaza, where the population is suffering extreme shortages of food, water, and medical supplies, as over 44,400 Palestinians have reportedly died since the escalation of violence. Without pursuing diplomatic measures, this conflict could escalate even more.

Background Guide

Committee Chairs

Yashwanth Bodduna

Yashwanth Bodduna

Yashwanth Bodduna

Yashwanth Bodduna is pleased to chair the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for MMSMUN XII. He is an eighth grader currently attending Moody Middle School and has been participating in Model UN since seventh grade. After his first committee meeting at GODMUN, he has made significant improvements, conquering his stage fright and enhancing his public debate and speaking skills. In addition to being a chair for Model UN, Yashwanth serves as the vice president of Moody’s Computer Club and participates in the Chess Club. He is excited to be the chair for the UNHRC committee at MMSMUN XII and looks forward to seeing everyone in March! 

Mithun Sethuraman

Yashwanth Bodduna

Yashwanth Bodduna

 Mithun Sethuraman is a 7th grader at George H. Moody Middle School who is participating in his second year of MUN. He loves MUN and is very enthusiastic about public speaking including MUN and debate. Mithun is a quick learner and thus, he learned MUN really quickly, and was able to win 5 awards as well. Mithun became more and more passionate about MUN and he achieved his goal of being a chair in 7th grade! Outside of school, Mithun enjoys playing cricket and pickleball with his dad. He also loves chess and music, and he takes these as his hobbies. Mithun plays instruments such as piano, xylophone, drum kit, knows little clarinet, and he is a percussionist in his school intermediate band. Along with all of this, he also takes 2 singing classes. Some fun facts about Mithun include that his favorite subject is math, and he can solve 13 different types of rubix cubes! Another fact is that Mithun also loves writing essays for fun, and his favorite book series is Harry Potter along with Percy Jackson(Mithun is a major fan of Rick Riordan!)

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