As has been expected, the second day of the HRC debates was very heated. From just one agenda, a total of four resolutions were introduced. This is the highest number of introduced resolutions at YMUN 2012. The resolutions suggested various means to deal with the issue at hand, such as raising awareness for the rights of indigenous people, promoting education for second generations, reinforcing the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, and supporting the agricultural systems of indigenous people.
Delegates on the floor discussed the resolutions and engaged in debates on potential amendments to them. Because there were so many resolutions, there was an abundance of themes and angles at which the delegates could incorporate in their outlooks regarding the agenda. Hence, the floor was always occupied as the flurry of placards competed for their turn to speak. The endless exchange of notes, ideas and opinions rendered the chairs, the delegates and the staff members busy all day.
One major concern for the HRC is whether it will be able to debate the second agenda before the meeting is adjourned. It seems that the three-day schedule cannot match the delegates’ passion for high quality debates and resolutions. Perhaps this Council needs a week or more to get through the agenda. Delegates, brace yourselves for the last session tomorrow. The heat is expected to flare as the conference is nearing an end.
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