United Nations Human Rights Council:
Addressing Human Rights Violations Faced by Migrants and Refugees During Transit and Resettlement
Letter from the Executive Board
Dear Delegates,
Welcome to DBISMUN 2025!
We cannot emphasize how excited we are to have you attend our committee, the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and be part of Don Bosco International School’s Model United Nations. Whether you are a MUN veteran or a first-time ‘munner’, we are confident that each one of you will thrive in this committee. We encourage you to participate in discussions actively, contribute your distinctive perspectives, and seek to create an understanding of the issues at hand during the conference. We can assure you that this will definitely be a memorable experience filled with heated debates and discussions.
This MUN gives you, as delegates, the opportunity to be changemakers, broaden your perspectives, and delve into pressing global issues. It also sets the stage to showcase your leadership, problem-solving, and research skills as you progress in the conference and overcome any hurdle that comes your way. As the Chairs of UNHRC, we want to emphasise the importance of your role in addressing critical global issues related to human rights.
As we travel through an increasingly globalised world, the question of human rights abuses against refugees and migrants must be addressed forthwith. Migration, whether conflict, persecution, or economic necessity drives it, has far-reaching implications for world stability and human dignity. War and disasters may well trigger the displacement of people, but the danger does not end with exit. Indeed, the process of the journey itself has the potential to subject people to new dangers — exploitation, abuse, and neglect. These abuses do not take place only in areas of crisis but continue through transit channels and even in nations designed to provide asylum. It is in this dynamic and intricate scenario that our committee must consider its actions.
Human rights violations during the transit and resettlement of refugees are a common occurrence in our world today. These violations can lead to abuse, discrimination, unsafe conditions and a lack of legal protection and legal acknowledgement for the refugees. Whether it’s addressing the torture and detention of migrants in Libya, addressing the multitude of issues that exist with the situation of the US-Mexico border, or understanding the violations of the rights of the Rohingya refugees. We want to stress the urgency of these issues in today's day and age, and for that reason, look forward to encouraging constructive debate and solutions in our committee. And don’t worry, unlike real borders, ours will be open to all kinds of ideas (no visa required).
Over 114 million people are displaced globally. Moreover, many of these migrants are not covered under the 1951 Refugee Convention and thus lack international safeguards. Furthermore, many of these Migrants often fall victim to trafficking networks, especially in areas like Libya, Yemen, and Mexico. In relation. In recent times, we have also seen an increase in environmental migration. This includes climate-related displacement (in the Pacific Island nations, South Asia), increasing — many face legal limbo with no formal protection framework. The issue of children getting displaced also exists on a vast scale, with UNICEF reports suggesting that children make up nearly half of all forcibly displaced people, with limited access to education, healthcare, and safety. This further stresses the urgency of the issue and should encourage you as delegates to come forth with creative and innovative solutions. After all, if we can argue for an hour over comma placements in draft resolutions, we can definitely figure this one out too.
We again cannot emphasise how excited we are to have you, the delegates of our committee. We anticipate delegates to be well-prepared, and ready to defend their country's position boldly, clearly, and diplomatically. But aside from the speeches, clauses, and POIs, we anticipate this committee to be a rich and fun experience. Say what you think, work together, challenge ideas, and don't hesitate to form a few alliances along the way. Remember, an effective delegate brings solutions, but an exceptional one brings solutions and a sense of humour. So, take the committee seriously — just not yourselves too seriously.
We look forward to seeing you on the day of the conference and providing you with a wonderful MUN experience! All the very best!
Yours sincerely The executive board of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Naavya Shah, Arnav Daftari, Mahika Kaur Misra.
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