The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) or The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights  (OHCHR) has existed for around 20 years for the purpose of "promoting and protecting of all human rights around the globe." The 47 seats are filled and elected by members of the general assembly of the United Nations. 

It is able to suspend the rights and privileges of any member who has committed severe or repeated human rights violations.  

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Meet the Dias

Matthew Auguste '19

Chair

Matthew is a member of the class of 2019 at Boston University Academy. He is a part of the science team and the BUA advanced chorus. In his free time, he enjoys singing, as he is a member of the Boston Children’s Chorus and the BUA chorus. He also enjoys reading, and having fun. He is not a fan of people that don't enjoy music and boring situations. He is looking forward to this upcoming conference and hopes that everyone will have a great time. ​
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David Pu '19

Vice chair

David is a senior at Boston University Academy, and this will be his second year in BUAMUN. He is eager to begin his second MUN experience as the vice-chair of the UNHRC. Outside of MUN, he fences and competes in the Science Olympiad. In his free time, he enjoys playing chess and writing.