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Situation of human rights in the libyan Arab Jamahiriya 25th February, 2011

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Brief

The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is an intergovernmental body within the UN system, responsible for the promotion and protection of human rights around the globe.

Made up of 47 Member States, the council addresses a wide range of issues including civil and political rights, freedom of expression, racial and ethnic discrimination, women's rights, LGBTQ+ rights, religious freedoms, and responses to crises like genocide or ethnic cleansing.

It has the power to establish fact-finding missions, conduct Universal Periodic Reviews (UPR) of every UN member state's human rights record, and create Special Rapporteurs to investigate and report on specific issues or countries.

If you have a strong moral compass, a sharper tongue that can ask the right questions and even raise a few eyebrows in the process, and a passion for justice, this committee awaits you.

Step in. Speak out. Make diplomacy look effortless.

Executive Board

Hrishekesh N S
Co-Chairperson

Hrishekesh N S

Hrishekesh is a familiar face in the circuit who loves a good debate. His only criteria for being in a committee are some good old-fashioned lobbying, a little policy discussion, and — looking back at past experiences — probably not a crisis committee. He firmly believes that every MUN is a chance to learn something new for everybody, including himself!

Athmaaram S
Co-Chairperson

Athmaaram S

Optimising businesses by day, debating human rights by choice — introducing Athmaaram. Athmaaram thrives on lively debates and brings years of MUN experience along with a knack for diplomacy. He is an alumnus of SSN College of Engineering, now proudly working in a field that has almost nothing to do with engineering (emphasis on almost). While he’s all about optimizing business solutions during the week, his real passion lies in global issues — especially human rights. UNHRC is his personal favorite and a space where he truly excels. With a deep understanding of human rights dynamics, Athmaaram ensures debates are engaging and impactful. Expect sharp insights, meaningful discussions, and just the right amount of humor.

Aswath Karthik
Director

Aswath Karthik

AI enthusiast and a football fan — presenting Aswath Karthik, Director of UNHRC for the 12th Edition. Aswath, a third-year student at SSNCE, is a tech enthusiast who loves everything AI — with a deep interest in deep learning (pun intended). When he isn’t busy trying to invent the next world-changing, mind-blowing innovation in tech, you’ll find him either watching or playing football, or watching Modern Family for the 17th time. But despite all his other interests, participating in MUNs is what he does best. A new but promising face in the southern circuit, he has secured awards in almost every MUN he has attended.