You Make My Earfquake: United Nations Human Rights Council
You Make My Earfquake: United Nations Human Rights Council
A Double Delegate General Assembly
About The United Nations Human Rights Council
Chair
Meijia Lin
Miga Lin (she/her) is a sophomore from Miami, FL, majoring in Chemistry and History at the University of Miami on a Pre-Medical track. She has been doing Miami United Nations since high school, and is eager to serve as the Chair of the double delegate, Human Rights Council: “You Make My Earfquake.”
Outside of Model United Nations, Miga is a volunteer at the Baptist Health Doctors Hospital and member of various student organizations. To wind down, she frequents coffee shops, binds books, and bakes.
For the Human Rights Council, Miga is immensely excited to see the collaboration and diplomacy between delegates over the weekend. For more information, you can reach her at mxl2463@miami.edu
Chair
Giovanna Antoniassi Aires Garcia
Born in Goiânia, Brazil, Giovanna Antoniassi Aires Garcia is a senior at the University of Miami, majoring in French and Public Advocacy on the Pre-Law Track. Giovanna served as the Head Delegate of the 2024-2025 University of Miami Model UN team, a role that has been both rewarding and inspiring as it allows her to surround herself with passionate and driven individuals. She joined Model UN her freshman year and since then has chaired five General Assemblies, competed in six double delegate GAs (earning what she calls ‘double del jail’ status), and even braved one crisis committee.
Outside of Model UN, Giovanna has spent the past five years as a sailing instructor, teaching young children how to sail. She also runs her own small business making metallic crochet bags, which she lovingly refers to as her "grandma days."
She is confident that this group is more than capable of rising to the challenge. Together, she hopes this committee will become a space where diplomacy, humanity, and justice come together. If you have any questions, please reach her at gxa572@miami.edu
Topic: Effects of Natural Disasters on Vulnerable Populations
The Human Rights Council (HRC) aims to protect human rights globally. As climate change intensifies, so do the frequency and severity of natural disasters such as floods, droughts, hurricanes, and wildfires. These events not only destroy homes and infrastructure but also disrupt essential services like healthcare, education, and access to clean water and food. Refugees fleeing such disasters often end up in overcrowded camps or urban slums with limited resources, putting their physical and mental health at risk. This committee emphasizes the importance of international cooperation and humanitarian aid to ensure these individuals receive adequate protection, support, and opportunities to rebuild their lives.
Climate change is not just an environmental issue, it is a human rights issue that affects people's health and livelihood. It disproportionately impacts vulnerable populations, particularly those in developing nations who have contributed least to the crisis yet face its harshest consequences. The legal status of climate refugees remains ambiguous under international frameworks, creating protection gaps for millions of displaced persons.
It is imperative that global actors collaborate to address the root causes of climate displacement, invest in sustainable development, and uphold the rights of refugees facing the consequences of climate disasters. The Human Rights Council calls on member states to take concrete actions in both addressing the climate crisis and protecting those affected by it, including developing inclusive adaptation strategies and ensuring climate finance mechanisms incorporate human rights safeguards.
