Committee · UNHRC · Human dignity. Global justice.
United Nations Human Rights Council
Agenda
Preventing Forced Displacement and Ethnic Persecution: Protecting Minority Rights and Ensuring Accountability Under International Law
About the committee
About UNHRC
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) works to protect the rights and freedoms of people around the world. It addresses issues such as discrimination, inequality, and human rights violations. In this committee, delegates discuss global problems, share ideas, and suggest practical solutions to protect people’s rights and promote fairness, equality, and justice for all.
Agenda background
Forced displacement and ethnic persecution force people to leave their homes because of their identity, ethnicity, or beliefs. This agenda focuses on protecting vulnerable minority communities, preventing discrimination and persecution, and holding those responsible accountable under international law. Delegates will explore practical solutions to ensure the safety, rights, and dignity of affected populations through international cooperation.
Country matrix
Countries you can rank
Preferences do not guarantee allocation. Choosing a preference does not reserve it, and several delegates may rank the same country.
UNHRC country matrix
45 countries · Matrix version 2026-10-26
Showing all 45 countries
| # | Country | Initial source status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina | Available |
| 2 | Australia | Available |
| 3 | Israel | Available |
| 4 | State of Palestine | Available |
| 5 | Myanmar | Available |
| 6 | Bangladesh | Available |
| 7 | Pakistan | Available |
| 8 | Iran | Available |
| 9 | Yemen | Available |
| 10 | Canada | Available |
| 11 | China | Available |
| 12 | Croatia | Available |
| 13 | Egypt | Available |
| 14 | France | Available |
| 15 | Germany | Available |
| 16 | India | Available |
| 17 | Indonesia | Available |
| 18 | Italy | Available |
| 19 | Japan | Available |
| 20 | Kenya | Available |
| 21 | Malaysia | Available |
| 22 | Mexico | Available |
| 23 | Morocco | Available |
| 24 | Nepal | Available |
| 25 | Brazil | Available |
| 26 | Nigeria | Available |
| 27 | Norway | Available |
| 28 | Peru | Available |
| 29 | Philippines | Available |
| 30 | Portugal | Available |
| 31 | Russia | Available |
| 32 | Saudi Arabia | Available |
| 33 | Singapore | Available |
| 34 | South Africa | Available |
| 35 | South Korea | Available |
| 36 | Spain | Available |
| 37 | Sri Lanka | Available |
| 38 | Sweden | Available |
| 39 | Thailand | Available |
| 40 | Turkey | Available |
| 41 | Ukraine | Available |
| 42 | United Kingdom | Available |
| 43 | United States | Available |
| 44 | Venezuela | Available |
| 45 | Vietnam | Available |
In plain English
What is UNHRC?
The Human Rights Council is a UN body that works to promote and protect human rights around the world. Delegates discuss how to protect vulnerable people and how to hold those responsible for abuses to account.
Each delegate represents a country from the 45-country CURIA matrix. You rank preferences; the organisers allocate later.
What delegates do
- Research the agenda and, once allocated, their country’s likely position
- Give speeches and take part in moderated and unmoderated debate
- Negotiate with other delegates and build working groups
- Draft, amend and vote on resolutions
Introductory description. CURIA’s approved rules of procedure will be published separately.
Prepare
Questions to research
- What causes people to be forcibly displaced from their homes?
- Which protections exist for minorities under international law?
- How can accountability for persecution be achieved fairly?
- How can the international community support people who have been displaced?
Leadership
Chair and co-chair
UNHRC
Chair — revealing soon
UNHRC
Co-chair — revealing soon
Preferences express interest and do not reserve a seat or guarantee an allocation.