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This intensive 10-day training program was designed to provide students with firsthand exposure to the inner workings of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), aligning with its 59th session in Geneva. The program empowered young participants through immersive learning, live engagement with international institutions, and expert-led academic sessions on international law, diplomacy, and human rights advocacy.

ÌýProgram Highlights

• Formal UN Engagement:ÌýStudents received official UN badges and attended plenary sessions insideÌýRoom XXÌýat the Palais des Nations. They observed real-time negotiations and consultations among country representatives.

• Simulation Exercises:ÌýStudents participated in mock side events, delivered oral statements, and role-played resolution negotiations—mirroring actual diplomatic procedures.

• Our students Ìýdeliver powerful speeches on human rights also in the Room XX—oneÌýof the world’s most iconic stages for Human Rights discourse—addressing diplomats and representatives from across the globe. Their professionalism, clarity, and commitment to global justice truly stood out. This immersive journey not only deepened their understanding of international law and human rights mechanisms but also ignited their passion to advocate for meaningful change.

• Academic Lectures:ÌýSessions covered the role of civil society in the HRC, the formulation of oral statements, and international mechanisms for human rights protection.

• Feedback & Group Tasks:ÌýParticipants were divided into thematic groups, encouraged to analyze sessions, and present daily reflections to reinforce learning.

• Certification Ceremony:ÌýThe program concluded with a formal ceremony recognizing student achievements and awarding completion certificates.

Impact & RecognitionÌý

The program elevated students’ understanding of international diplomacy, human rights mechanisms, and cross-cultural collaboration. Several SMµ÷½ÌÉçÇø students were invited to speak on human rights topics during the plenary sessions—an unprecedented opportunity for future leaders.

A heartfelt thank you toÌý, Development and Human Rights, who is celebrating 20 years of impact. Special thanks to:

• Marina Mikhail,ÌýDirector, International Human Rights Mechanisms Unit, for her exceptional support and dedication throughout the program. Her professionalism in facilitating workshops and lectures on Human Rights and International Relations added immense value to our students’ experience.

• We are also deeply grateful toÌýMr. Ayman Okail,ÌýPresident of Maat, for his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to human rights education.