Delegates will debate the use of the death penalty, examining its role in justice and whether it violates human rights. The discussion will include concerns about fairness, wrongful convictions, and global movements toward abolition or reform.
Delegates will explore the balance between freedom of expression and preventing hate speech, focusing on when speech causes harm and how to protect vulnerable groups. The debate will consider different cultural and legal views on free speech and its limits.
Meet the Chairs
Hi everyone! My name is Stella Heckmann, and I’m a sophomore at Avenues São Paulo! I will be serving as the Junior Human Rights Head Chair! I’m really excited to meet, work, and learn with all of you through the days of our conference! I hope that through the conference, meaningful connections are made, resolutions are formed, and general skills are developed while always maintaining diplomacy and kindness! Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. I’m sure you will all do great! Best of luck in our committee! Looking forward to meeting you all!
Hi! My name is Julia McManus, I’m a freshman at St Paul’s São Paulo, and I am so honoured to be a co-chair for the Junior Human Rights Committee! Being on the other side of the conference will be a challenge, but I am ecstatic to meet you all at St. Nicholas! I hope to see lots of participation, negotiation, collaboration and respect from our delegates! If you have any doubts or feedback, please do not hesitate to contact: juliamcmanus11@gmail.com