Special Political and Decolonization Committee

Theresa Huang

specpol@worldmun.org

Theresa Huang is a sophomore in Winthrop House from Boston, MA concentrating in Computer Science and Economics. Outside of WorldMUN, she is involved in the Harvard Tech for Social Good and Phillips Brooks House Association. In her free time, she loves skiing, biking, and watching comedies.

Topic: Political and Economic Rights of Refugees

The number of refugees currently stands at a peak of over 110 million due to persecution, conflict, violence, and human rights violations. 21st-century challenges, including climate change, extreme natural disasters, and socioeconomic factors, have contributed to the increase in refugees and exacerbated their displacement. Currently, the Refugee Agency within the United States collaborates with member states and humanitarian organizations to support refugees across 132 countries. Initiatives are aimed at distributing resources and promoting workforce opportunities for refugees through social protection practices and inclusive market systems. Nevertheless, specific regional and international regulations to address the political and economic rights of refugees are lacking.