UNHRC

United Nations Human Rights Committee

Junior Committee (Grade 6-8)

Agenda: Highlighting the Intersectionality of Women's Rights

Description


The United Nations Human Rights Committee (UNHRC) stands as a General Assembly-style platform for the protection and promotion of fundamental human rights worldwide. Since its establishment in 1976 under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the UNHRChasbeen a crucial body ensuring that states uphold the dignity, freedom, and equality of their citizens. It monitors global human rights conditions, investigates violations, and holds nations accountable for their actions.

As humanity faces complex and emerging challenges, the role of this committee has become more critical than ever. Ongoing conflicts, political persecution, and the growing influence of authoritarian regimes continue to infringe upon the basic rights of individuals around the globe. Marginalised groups, from ethnic minorities to refugees, are often left vulnerable without international safeguards in place. These issues call for urgent dialogue and innovative solutions.

In this committee, you will be tasked with addressing some of the most pressing human rights crises of our time. From ensuring freedom of speech and political participation to combating systemic discrimination and oppression, your decisions will shape the global human rights landscape. The future of justice, equality, and human dignity lies in your hands—how will you defend these principles in a rapidly changing world?