UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL
Introduction to UNHRC
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is a United Nations body whose mission is to promote and protect human rights around the world. The UNHRC has 47 members elected for staggered three-year terms on a regional group basis. The headquarters of UNHRC is in Geneva, Switzerland. The UNHRC investigates allegations of breaches of human rights in United Nations member states, and addresses important thematic human rights issues such as freedom of association and assembly, freedom of expression, freedom of belief and religion, women's rights, LGBT rights, and the rights of racial and ethnic minorities. The UNHRC was established by the UN General Assembly on 15 March 2006 to replace the UN Commission on Human Rights (UNCHR, herein CHR) that had been strongly criticised for allowing countries with poor human rights records to be members. The UNHRC works closely with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and engages the UN's special procedures.
Human Rights and the Regulation of Civilian acquisition, possession and use of firearms
Agenda
MEET THE EXECUTIVE BOARD
United Nations Human Rights Council
Srinidhi Gautam
President
Srinidhi is a 12th-grade student in OOEHS, Sharjah. She has been in the field of MUNs since 2019 as she has had a keen interest in international affairs, diplomacy, and debating. She believes that MUN is a great platform for expressing such thoughts and concerns about world issues that affect us all. She wishes to be a guide and mentor to new and old delegates alike. The UNHRC Committee is very close to her heart and she hopes to make it the delegates’ favorite committee as well. Other than watching Sherlock Holmes (the one with Benedict Cumberbatch, of course) and Criminal Minds, one can find Srinidhi re-reading and annotating her favorite classics. Srinidhi can’t wait to meet all of you and wishes you an exciting conference!
Kamakshi Bali
Vice President
Meet Kamakshi, a high school student passionate about MUN's and curious about space. Her participation in MUNs has always been guided by the motive of acquiring new skills and exploring more of what MUN's can offer, and she is extremely delighted to be a part of the Imprint Model United Nations Conference!
She's friendly in every way possible and loves helping people out. Discipline, determination and respect is what she values the most in life. In her free time, you'll most probably find her reading greek mythology books by Rick Riordan, speedcubing or watching Vampire Diaries.
She wishes you the best for the conference and encourages all the delegates to give their best not for the sake of winning but for exploring their hidden talents, gaining more knowledge and honing their skills!
Vismaya Prasad
Vice President
Vismaya Prasad is currently a grade 12 student and will be serving as the Vice-President of UNHRC. She has been doing MUNs for 4 years and believes that it offers an ideal setting for people to express themselves, learn, and understand how existing laws and policies support global cooperation. Apart from MUN, she is very passionate about dancing and has been dancing since she was five years old. In her spare time, she enjoys listening to music and watching thriller movies and TV shows.