Human Rights Council

In 1948, 30 human rights were established in the Universal Declaration Of Human Rights as the foundation for human rights protection all over the world. On the 15th of March 2006, the UN General Assembly established the first-ever human rights Council. It works to address human rights violations, promote equality, and encourage the development of international human rights law. This year’s theme is perception, which can affect how people view their own rights and how they respond to human rights violations, which can play a role in shaping attitudes and behaviors toward human rights.

“To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity.” - Nelson Mandela.  

Our first topic will be “Creating a Framework to Protect Journalists and Media Workers’ Freedom of Expression in Times of War.” The second topic we’ll be discussing is the “Questioning the use of Capital Punishment as a Deterrent for Crime.” The final topic is “Addressing the issue of access to a safe and long-term education for women in rural areas.”

Marwan and I are honored to be chairing the Human Rights Council this year, and we’re beyond excited to welcome you all.

Jumana Karim, President of the Human Rights Council

Topics

1. Creating a Framework to Protect Journalists and Media Workers’ Freedom of Expression in Times of War.

2. Questioning the use of Capital Punishment as a Deterrent for Crime.

3. Addressing the issue of access to a safe and long-term education for women in rural areas.