UNHRC
United Nations Human Rights Council
Topic A: Regulating Free Speech in the Age of Misinformation
The digital revolution has transformed how information spreads, amplifying both democratic discourse and harmful misinformation. From election interference to public health disinformation, states face the challenge of balancing the right to free expression with the need to protect societies from destabilizing falsehoods. The Human Rights Council must navigate conflicting interpretations of free speech, with some states emphasizing absolute freedom and others supporting regulation. This debate raises deeper questions about the universality of rights, the responsibility of platforms, and how to preserve freedom of opinion in an era of rapid technological change.
Topic B: Protecting the Right to Job Security in the Global Labor Market
Technological change, particularly artificial intelligence and automation, is reshaping the global labor market at an unprecedented pace. While these innovations drive productivity, they also threaten job stability, especially in industries dependent on routine labor. The right to work and to just conditions of employment is enshrined in international human rights instruments, but translating these rights into a rapidly evolving economy presents new challenges. The Human Rights Council must consider how job security can be framed as a human right in the 21st century, and how to safeguard vulnerable workers while respecting the sovereignty of states to regulate their labor markets.