UNHCR
- Climate crisis refugees in the Pacific Islands
- The Rohingya Refugee Crisis
About this Committee
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), established in 1950, is the UN agency mandated to protect and support refugees, forcibly displaced communities, and stateless people. Operating in 135 countries, UNHCR leads international action for refugee protection and problem resolution. Its work is based on the 1951 Refugee Convention and its 1967 Protocol. UNHCR provides essential services like shelter, food, water, and medical care to displaced persons. The agency seeks durable solutions through voluntary repatriation, local integration, or third-country resettlement. UNHCR also advocates for refugee rights and influences global policy decisions affecting displaced populations. In Model UN, delegates in the UNHCR committee address complex forced displacement issues, drafting resolutions to tackle current refugee crises and enhance international protection mechanisms. The committee's work spans emergency response, long-term planning, and policy development, reflecting the multifaceted nature of refugee assistance and protection in the modern world. Delegates must navigate diplomatic, humanitarian, and legal considerations to develop comprehensive solutions for the world's displaced populations.