Operating under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and other key international frameworks, the UNHRC serves as a global watchdog for justice, equality, and human dignity. This committee will push delegates to tackle racial discrimination, corporate misconduct, and social injustice through well-researched, impactful resolutions.

Agenda Topics

Topic A: Tackling Racial and Ethnic Discrimination in South Asia

South Asia, home to nearly two billion people, remains deeply affected by racial, ethnic, and caste-based discrimination. Historical and socio-political divides have resulted in systemic inequalities, violence, and exclusion for marginalized groups, including:

• Dalits and Indigenous Communities in India, Nepal, and Pakistan facing caste-based discrimination and social exclusion.
• Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar suffering from genocide, statelessness, and mass displacement.
• Religious and Ethnic Minorities in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan enduring persecution and violence.

Key considerations for delegates:

• Legal Reforms: Strengthening enforcement of ICERD (International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination) and national policies.
• Protection of Stateless Populations: Securing the rights of refugees and other ethnic minorities.
• Caste-Based Discrimination: Holding governments accountable for anti-discrimination policies.
• Media & Hate Speech: Regulating hate crimes, misinformation, and extremist rhetoric fueling racial conflicts.

Topic B: Human Rights Violations by Multinational Corporations

As global economies become increasingly interconnected, multinational corporations (MNCs) play a major role in shaping labor rights, environmental policies, and economic justice. However, many MNCs engage in exploitative labor practices. From sweatshops in Africa to environmental degradation in Latin America, corporate accountability remains weak, with profit-driven motives often overriding human welfare.

Key considerations for delegates:

• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Encouraging sustainable, fair labor policies.
• Exploitation: Addressing child labor, unsafe working conditions, and unfair wages in global supply chains.
• Environmental & Indigenous Rights: Holding corporations accountable for deforestation, pollution, and displacement of indigenous communities.

Committee Dynamics & Expectations

The UNHRC is guided by a policy that requires delegates to strike a balance between legal frameworks, ethical considerations and geopolitical realities. However, human dignity and justice are always prioritised over political or economic interests.