HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL
(HRC)
VENUE
TBD
Human Rights Council Topic 1:
Ensuring the rights of immigrant workers in the Middle East
Migrant workers form the backbone of many Middle Eastern economies, contributing to construction, domestic labor, energy production, and service industries. Yet millions face exploitative working conditions, wage theft, unsafe environments, and limited legal protections under restrictive sponsorship systems such as the kafala model. According to the International Labour Organization, safeguarding migrant labor rights is essential to promoting fair employment and economic stability. The United Nations Human Rights Council has repeatedly emphasized the responsibility of host states to uphold international labor and human rights standards. Ensuring the rights of immigrant workers in the Middle East requires legal reform, transparent enforcement mechanisms, and strengthened regional cooperation.
Human Rights Council Topic 2:
Defending the human rights of prisoners of war
Armed conflict continues to endanger the lives and dignity of captured combatants worldwide. Prisoners of war are entitled to humane treatment, protection from violence, and access to basic necessities under international humanitarian law. The International Committee of the Red Cross plays a central role in monitoring detention conditions and facilitating communication between detainees and their families. The United Nations also reinforces global commitments to uphold legal protections established under the Geneva Conventions. Defending the human rights of prisoners of war requires strict adherence to international law, transparent oversight, and accountability mechanisms to prevent abuse and preserve human dignity even amid conflict.
Human Rights Council Topic 3:
Tackling child labor in the global supply chain
Child labor remains embedded in segments of global supply chains, particularly in agriculture, mining, and manufacturing sectors that serve international markets. Driven by poverty, weak enforcement mechanisms, and demand for low-cost production, millions of children are deprived of education and exposed to hazardous working conditions. The International Labour Organization estimates that over 160 million children are engaged in child labor worldwide. Meanwhile, the United Nations Children's Fund emphasizes that sustainable development cannot be achieved without eliminating exploitative labor practices. Tackling child labor requires corporate accountability, transparent supply chains, strengthened labor laws, and coordinated international cooperation to protect vulnerable populations.
Meet the Chairs
President - Katelyn Qu
Greetings, delegates!
My name is Katelyn, and I am honored to be able to serve as your President for DISMUN II’s Human Rights Council committee.
As Chair, I will be guiding the committee through the topic of ensuring the rights of immigrant workers in the Middle East. Despite the Middle East hosting one of the largest migrant workforces in the world that contribute immensely to the societal backbone of construction, domestic work and service industries, these workers often face precarious conditions that undermine their safety and rights. I am confident that delegates will stir up riveting conversation and craft immersive solutions to the problem at hand.
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A House of Cards is fragile, but it is up to the delegates to ensure that it does not fall. See you in October!
Deputy President - Kiaan Singh
Hello delegates!
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I am Kiaan Singh, and I am honored to be serving as your Deputy President for the Human Rights Council at DISMUN II.
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This will mark my twelfth conference, and I will focus on the topic of “Defending the Human Rights of Prisoners of War,” which goes to the center of modern warfare
I look forward to seeing delegates bring creative, well-researched solutions, as well as fruitful debate that is grounded in diplomacy.
If you have any questions or want to make note of a scheduled absence on a conference day, please feel free to reach me at kiaansingh02@gmail.com.
I am excited to see you all in October!
Deputy President - Suzie Yang
My name is Suzie, and I am a sophomore at Shanghai SMIC Private School. I will be serving as your Deputy President for Human Rights Council at DISMUN II.
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My topic of focus will be “Tackling child labor in the global supply chain.” Addressing this topic requires a careful understanding of the economic, social, and political factors that allow child labor to persist across global supply chains.
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I look forward to seeing how delegates engage this issue through debate and cooperation.
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Best of luck!