THIRD
Third Commission of Social, Humanitarian & Cultural Affairs
President: Diego López Peralta
Chair:
Topic A) Measures to regulate human rights violations and punishments against the LGBTQ+ community in Africa
Topic B) Ethical implications of artificial intelligence in healthcare access in countries with developing healthcare systems like all the East Africa
Backgrounds and Faculties
The Third Commission of Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Affairs, founded in 1945 shortly after the creation of the United Nations (UN) and having an original objective to address the human consequences regarding war and injustice. Nowadays it is part of the main UN body having a concise purpose to promote and protect universal human rights, cultural understanding, and social justice through discussion and non-binding resolutions. Since the establishment of the Human Rights Council in 2006, the Third Committee has adapted its role by presenting and reviewing reports from the council. The Committee meets up every October bringing together high representatives of member states who deliver statements and interactive dialogues with a high number of the Special Procedures mandate holders of the Human Rights Council.
Aiming to develop efficiency in social, humanitarian and cultural affairs, facing present and future challenges in an international field, the Third Commission of Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Affairs offers the following facilities:
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Recomend the establishment of international investigation, with the capacity to request detailed reports on human rights situations, and promote mechanisms for a clear accountability;
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Colaborate among other United Nations agencies and committees to ensure a comprehensive and coordinated approach, thereby strengthening the effectiveness of solutions and avoiding duplication of efforts;
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Develop and promote international agreements among members of the committee, aiming to advance the protection and promotion of human rights globally, ensuring commitment and coordinated implementation strategies;
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Promote technical assistance programs for member states, in order to strengthen national human rights institutions and support the implementation of international human rights standards;
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Encourage member states to defend and protect human rights according to the international standards, ensuring the wellbeing of individuals within their national policies while respecting their sovereignty.