One of the UN’s four pillars is the responsibility to promote and protect human rights. The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is an intergovernmental division of the UN responsible for promoting and protecting human rights by addressing urgent situations of human rights violations. As a member of the 47 states included in the UN Human Rights Council, delegates are entrusted with addressing urgent international crises that affect our most vulnerable populations. With discussion of topics like human rights during armed conflicts and systemic discrimination among the indigenous, delegates are encouraged to create multilateral solutions that focus on aiding communities subject to such human rights violations. Delegates should promote proposals that support advocacy, reactive aid, stronger legal frameworks, and accountability mechanisms.
Committee Staff
Devin Streuter
Chair
Hi everyone! My name is Devin Streuter. I am a double major studying political science and economics with a minor in Philosophy. In my free time, I’m involved with multiple RSOs on campus, but otherwise I like to listen to podcasts, read, and draw. I look forward to serving as your chair in the UNHRC committee!
Emma Kojonroj
Chair
Hey, I’m Emma, a first-year student with sophomore standing, majoring in Hospitality with a concentration in Innovative Restaurant Management at UNLV. I have been involved with Model UN for 3 years at the High School level, and this is my first year with the UNLV MUN team. I am originally from California and moved to Nevada to study the diverse restaurant industry within Vegas. In my free time, I love spending time with friends, trying out new restaurants, and cooking.
