United Nations Human Rights Council

The Lok Sabha, which literally translates to ‘House of the People’ is the lower house of India's bicameral Parliament, the upper house being the Rajya Sabha. It has the power to pass bills on legislative, financial, executive, constitutional, electoral as well as judicial matters.’The Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha’, as well as occasional ‘Directions issued by the Speaker’ regulate the procedure in Lok Sabha.

World over, there is ambiguity in forming legislation for euthanasia. There exist many narratives regarding this topic which span across varied regions of the world and through different periods. The current legislation in our country is still very dicey when it comes to euthanasia. A lot of it is driven by socio-economic and political factors. It becomes important to discuss this as it deals with human rights at large. This committee seeks to answer burning questions like who decides the value of life, when does a being ‘get a life’, can Right to Life supersede the Right to Die with Dignity, and so on. Join us in this debate which could be the turning stone for human rights legislation in our country.

The General Assembly (GA) is the main policy making and representative organ of the UN. Decisions on important questions, such as those on peace and security, admission of new members and budgetary matters, require a two-thirds majority. Decisions on other questions are by simple majority. Each of the 193 member states of the United Nations has equal representation. The Assembly adopts its own rules of procedure and elects a President for each session.

Where will you be when the seas rise and the waves wash over our megacities? What will you do when the air becomes so toxic that people won’t be able to survive breathing it? What will you say about your failure to your descendants when the world ends?All throughout human history, as much as we’ve thought about our past and how we came to be, we’ve also thought about our future- how we’re going to end. Is it going to be an asteroid strike? Will it be a volcanic eruption? As the answer hurtles towards us with increasing urgency, we have now reached the final countdown. What wipes out human civilization will be the most mundane reason of all: our greed. It is not an issue for future generations. It is not an issue we can talk about in 10-15 years. The problem is here, and the problem is now. If we do not act now, there’ll be nothing to act on later. At the end, when the dust settles, the Earth will be completely fine; it’s us that will be nowhere to be seen. This February, come play your part in saving the world. Because no matter what plans you have- there is no Planet B.

The working of the Economic and Social Council includes coordination of fourteen UN specialized agencies, ten functional commissions, and five regional commissions. Its purview extends over 70 percent of the human and financial resources of the entire UN system. The Council consists of 54 member states which are elected by the General Assembly for three-year terms. The Council holds a four-week substantive session each July, alternating between New York and Geneva.

Refugees and displaced people have their human rights in a state of constant turmoil due to incidents naturally occurring or artificially created. The laws and directives that govern the international community regarding refugees and the ongoing crisis are outdated, and consist of multiple loopholes. Due to this, the refugees go through immense hardship in escaping severe conditions and attaining refugee status, all the while continuously on the run. Another major source of concern is the state of enforcement that these laws are in. In todays world, there is no binding authority which makes sure that the refugees are in humane situations. This injustice has to come to an end. Join the debate, and be a part of the discussion over one of the world’s most controversial events in the recent past.

The unquestionable Mafia champion of the team, you just cannot defeat Tejal in an argument. Always with an amusing reply on the tip of her tongue, her innate smartness is conspicuous in her work as writer. An intense blend of acute reasoning and flawless language, her articles are a joy to read. Although her witty retorts might prove fatal at times, Tejal is the most convivial person you’ll ever meet.

For three years, Sanchit has been a pillar among the many, for the team. This hard working chap, with a profound knowledge of international relations and political dynamics has a zest for expression and writing. His acumen at managing teams makes him a leader to follow. Work aside, he loves stringing rhymes on his violin and idolizes Jonathan Nolan.

The undisputed quizzing champion of IIT Guwahati, Shubhang is not someone you'd want to challenge when it comes to knowing facts and figure. His keen interest in football is reflected in the way he idolizes Lionel Messi and he thoroughly enjoys reading. There's definitely so much more to him than what meets the eye. Above all, the quality one would admire the most is how he'll always go out of his way to help someone.

A tech and robotics geek, Shwetank is an exemplary engineer. Brilliant with the keyboard, whether it's writing insightful articles or running hefty algorithms. His profound grasp of world politics makes him an invaluable part of our team. Shwetank has a keen interest in sci-fi books and thrillers, especially ones revolving around narcotics. When stumbling onto doors leading to ingenious agendae, he's the one who knocks.

Lazier than you could ever be, his devil-may-care attitude makes him an accidental clown. With a newfound zeal to explore himself, he involves himself in whatever opportunity pops up. Though he is a typical cricket fan, he also takes a lot of interest in biking.

Sujal is the guy for every job, whether it’s research for the agendae or strategic extensive branding. Seemingly a bit naive at first glance, he has vast experience as an administrator. His dedication towards fulfilling every task thrown at him is unparalleled. An avid cricket and anime fan, he has a good hand with the ball (no pun intended).

Vijayant, the astronomy wizard of our college, is quite the ladies man. You're sure to be at the edge of your seats when this one strums a guitar. He's really one to stand out in a crowd (given how tall he is, of course). A self-proclaimed weirdo, Vijayant plays a wide spectrum of sports skilfully, football and tennis for starters. Also, he has a black belt in Karate so you kinda don't want to mess with him.

A designer to the literal core, Srishti is the team’s supply of adorable awkwardness. A quirky female, on whom you may count for an outburst of laughter when you ask her for advice; she is a perfectionist - to the point where it is scary. Contrary to what you might believe, she’s good at basketball. Dwelling on the aesthetic aspect of whatever she finds, she likes to watch the moon move.

The latest addition to the family, Prasanna has an innate swagger that's hard to miss as well as notice. Silent and a bit shy, he's a very creative guy. He's diligent with his work and more punctual than most. An ardent anime fan, he's quite a gamer too. Most unconventional of all, he is a rapper, and you just might be in luck to hear him go.

A programming genius, Vedant “the Nice guy” Chakravadhanula a.k.a. “VC” is a part of the Webops team at IITG MUN, and is probably the most humble person you’ll ever meet. He has an amazing sense of humour which entices both men and women. Vedant has a striking resemblance to the legendary musician, Snoop Dogg, physically and they share the same passions too. Despite of that the team would be incomplete without him. Vedant likes going an extra mile everyday, especially on Wednesdays

A god in machine learning and a proud Delhite, Vrishank is a part of the Webops team, and is a surprisingly eccentric person who loves to procrastinate. His puns aren't punny at all so one should steer clear of him at social gatherings to avoid mental trauma. His talents include swimming, coding and eating copious amounts of food. He enjoys reading and has a peculiar interest in the suez canal.

Having been a part of the international press before, this man is the one who makes the team tick. Zealous, industrious and punctual to the point where it’s annoying. A pun lord in his free time, Param’s love for sleep can only be surpassed by his love for football.

A really vocal member of the team, Shrishti is fashion police of the highest order. She’s great with graphic design, and is a social media veteran. An avid reader in her spare time, Shristi is someone that can keep a conversation going. Needless to say that she is great with delegates and has previously worked on delegate affairs.

The 'know-it-all' of the group, Rishi's immense expertise on general knowledge has no bounds. His knowledge, smartness and marvelous communication skills is what makes him a great debater. Playing the piano and the guitar are just a few more of the countless things under his arsenal.

Working diligently in the Conference affairs, Shubham never shies away from responsibilities. Give him any task and he will execute it with utmost punctuality and enthusiasm. Apart from his tireless zeal, he is an avid football enthusiast as well as an immaculate player.

The multi-tasking maestro of the team, his energy and vigour are unmatched. From working in conference affairs to then shifting his focus to agenda research, Akash is literally the literary backbone of the team. Already well versed with politics and international relations, his thirst for knowledge keeps adding to his platter. In his free time, (if he gets any) Akash loves to travel and play table tennis.

Most people would describe her as “quite quiet”, but it’s important you get “quite quiet” right because she is a vicious grammar Nazi. Singing and astronomy are her favourite pastimes and she is always down for a spontaneous jam session.

The team’s techie, Prathyoom is a gamer at heart and has spent an unhealthy amount of time playing D.O.T.A. In his free time, he loves to code, speed cube and binge on anime. Needless to say, Prathyoom is the nerd of the team and is our go to for all things tech.