The United Nations Human Rights Council
Welcome to the UNHRC at NDMUNC II! This year, we’re confronting one of the most pressing human rights crises: child labor in post-colonial nations. Millions of children are trapped in exploitative labor and are stripped of education and opportunity. Despite international efforts to end these abuses, these issues are resilient.
But why does this issue persist? The legacy of colonial rule has left many nations economically dependent on industries that rely on cheap labor. Based on histories of exploitation and extraction, governments are forced to make a tough choice: either enforce stricter labor protections and risk economic collapse or turn a blind eye to human rights violations. Meanwhile, multinational corporations, many stemming from the previously colonizing power, profit from these conditions, and international organizations struggle to hold them accountable.
This committee asks delegates to develop possible solutions to this unfortunate contradiction. Should wealthier nations bear responsibility for the lasting effects of their colonial past? Should we push for stricter global labor laws or invest in economic alternatives? How do we balance humanitarian needs with economic realities?
This committee will test your diplomatic skills as you must incorporate many contexts, organizations, and national ideals into your argument.. Delegates will be expected to participate in intense debate, forge strategic alliances, and offer bold solutions to craft policies that could reshape global labor practices.
This discussion will go beyond just the rooms of our committee; it has the potential to spark a more substantial fight for the future of millions of children in these post-colonial nations. This committee will house both perpetrators and victims, further complicating the debate. The future of the children is in your hands.
Topic: Child Labor
Chair Parker Jules
Parker Jules is a Junior majoring in Global Affairs and Political Science and minoring in Foundations of Business. She is from Saint Simons Island, Georgia, and lives in Cavanaugh Hall at Notre Dame. On campus, she participates in Model United Nation, Student Policy Network, the Kellogg Developing Researchers Program, Best Buddies, and she is a Theology mentor. In her free time, she enjoys playing golf, riding horses, and baking with friends.
As part of the Notre Dame MUN team, she has traveled to two conferences. First, she traveled to Georgetown to compete in NCSC and then to Harvard for HUMUN. So far, her favorite committee has been the NDMUN one she vice-chaired last semester on the effects of fast-fashion on the environment. Parker is excited to chair again next year at NDMUN and looks forward to meeting all the high school students and having a fabulous weekend with them. She is most excited about fun MUN and is interested in seeing what everyone wants to spend their time doing.