UNHRC

Topic 1: Examining the increase in violence and imprisonment of journalists and human rights defenders globally

Topic 2: Guaranteeing the protection of refugees from modern slavery

RESEARCH REPORT HERE!

Valeria de Pablo 

Valeria de Pablo is currently a Junior at Benjamin Franklin International School, where she has attended for the past fifteen years. Half Spanish half Andorran, Valeria joined the school’s MUN club three years ago and has participated as a delegate in conferences such as BCNMUN and OAKMUN. Being Media at BFISMUN 2024, she has gained experience in organizing and collaborating with her peers to produce a successful conference, which will help her undertake her role this year. With a great passion for public speaking and human rights, Valeria is proud to chair the UNHRC alongside her co-chairs, and moderate a fruitful debate. Being in this club has allowed her to become more involved in current conflicts and interact with many other students from around the world, which has sparked many valuable friendships. Beyond Model UN, Valeria is interested in design and art, as well as volleyball and dance. She is very pleased to be part of the Chairing team at BFISMUN 2025, and is excited to take part in her committee’s debates. 

Felix Juhasz Buday

Felix Juhasz Buday is a 17-year-old American-Hungarian student at Benjamin Franklin International School (BFIS) in Barcelona. Born in Argentina, he has lived in Hungary for eight years before moving to Barcelona three years ago. He is fluent in English, Hungarian, and Spanish. Felix has a strong passion for MUN debating and has attended seven conferences, including BFISMUN, BCNMUN, I-MUN, OAKMUN, and more, winning two awards along the way. This year, he is honored to be chairing the UNHRC committee alongside his co-chairs Valeria and Maria at BFISMUN. MUN has helped Felix develop his public speaking, leadership, and negotiation skills, and he values it as a platform for discussing global issues and connecting with like-minded individuals. Beyond MUN, Felix is deeply involved in business and entrepreneurship. He is the president of the Entrepreneurship Club at BFIS and the co-founder and president of the student news club, where he helps keep students informed about important events. Additionally, he serves as an executive member of the BFIS MUN team, contributing to its growth. He is excited to be part of the Chairing team at BFISMUN and looks forward to witnessing insightful debates and engaging discussions!

Maria Warren Pujol

María Warren Pujol is in Grade 10 at Benjamin Franklin International School. She is Spanish and American, having moved several times between Barcelona and the United States which has allowed her to develop great communication and social skills, becoming fluent in Spanish, English, and Catalan.  Her initial experience with Model United Nations was in Grade 7 while living in the US when she participated in the Kentucky UN Assembly. She then joined the Model UN club at BFIS two years ago and has since participated as a delegate in seven conferences, including BCNMUN, IMUN, and HAGAMUN, winning two awards along the way. She is also proud to serve on the executive team of the BFIS Model UN Club. Through her involvement with MUN, Maria has developed a passion for public speaking and international diplomacy and looks forward to expanding her skills as a chair at BFISMUN 2025. Beyond Model UN, Maria enjoys playing tennis, hanging out with her friends, and traveling to new places. Maria is excited to chair UNHRC alongside her co-chairs, Felix and Valeria, and hopes to inspire others to participate in debate and realize the incredible benefits of this international learning experience.