Human Rights Council

Topic A: Uyghur Conflict

The Uyghur conflict in the Xinjiang region in China has been ongoing since 2009 when two Uyghurs were killed in a brawl with Chinese men. Multiple more deaths were reported, however, this led to rioting by the Uyghurs, who had faced a history of oppression by the Chinese Conflicts continue to ensue in the region with locals and the Uyghur people, and multiple Uyghurs are sentenced to death due to the events that had been occurring. These issues have continued today with deaths continuing to increase, and Uyghur people being held in camps and detained. These issues have not been addressed in a great deal however due to the overt censorship on the part of the Chinese government in regard to these matters despite multiple accusations coming from international spectators. Delegates will use their representation of the multiple different players in the conflict to understand all sides of the issue, and present solutions to help the people whose human rights have been violated.

Topic B: Human Trafficking in Libya

Due to the ongoing violence that has been occurring in Libya, and the various vacuums of power that have been created as a result of the conflict, sex, and labor trafficking have existed as an ongoing issue. This has resulted in a number of migrants, refugees, and asylum-seekers that have been victims of trafficking. The Human Rights Council will as such focus on this topic towards finding solutions that will help the victims of the actions carried out by criminal networks, militia groups, private employers, and even by government officials. Delegates will also learn and develop their strategies in accordance with the foreign policy of their respective delegations.