United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

Topic #1: Refugee Rights in host countries

Topic #2: Protection of Education in Conflict Zones

Background Guide

Preparation:

While position papers are not required, research on the topic and your nation’s stances before the conference is highly recommended.

Technology Policy

No laptops or cell phones are permitted during committee sessions with exceptions recognized for delegates with disabilities or outstanding circumstances - contact us at charge.vigmun@iroatuva.org if you have any questions about this!

Attire

Western business attire is required.

Non Affiliation Statement

Although this organization has members who are University of Virginia students and may have University employees associated or engaged in its activities and affairs, the organization is not a part of or an agency of the University. It is a separate and independent organization which is responsible for and manages its own activities and affairs. The University does not direct, supervise or control the organization and is not responsible for the organization's contracts, acts or omissions. IRO and VIGMUN Secretariat reserve the right to change website contents at any given time.