This committee will be run as a double delegation committee.

Topic Summary

Delegates in this committee will address and solve the ever-pressing issue of missing children. Missing children remain a global, vulnerable population, and their protection is a human rights issue of the largest proportion. This topic can also be considered through a health crisis lens, as children are illegally trafficked and exploited, and the mental and physical wellbeing of those children must be addressed. Past legislation has laid the groundwork for the rights of children and the consequences of violators, but there is still work to be done toward the liberation of stolen children and the stifling of perpetrators. Delegates will be expected to utilize their diplomacy and ingenuity to expand upon, critique, and create new mechanisms that effectively combat the issue of missing children.

Director’s Letter

 Dear Delegates,

Hi! My name is Marissa Strong, and I am thrilled (and equally anxious) to be your director of SOCHUM for HNMUN ‘25! I’m from the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) area and am concentrating in Government with a secondary in Sociology. 

I am fairly new to the world of Model UN but have grown to love the experience. As a competitive person and ex-athlete, Model UN has tested me in ways I could not have imagined while teaching me about the importance of diplomacy and balanced relationships. 

Outside of Model UN, you can find me anywhere from a 4 am party to a heated spades match to the quietest corner of our library. I live for spontaneity and excitement but sometimes I just want a hot tea with some Lofi girl playing in the background. Occasionally, I’ll binge Suits or an anime (just finished Goodnight, world – 8/10). On campus, I’m involved in affinity groups and leadership boards, and I run my own hair business!

I hope to see a competitive, yet respectful, committee. The topics at hand are sensitive and I will not tolerate any disregard for emotions, nor will I tolerate sexism, homophobia, or ignorance. I encourage in-depth research and innovative solutions that are captivating and tasteful. I believe either topic will produce thoughtful conversations and I look forward to your ideas!

See you soon,

Marissa Strong

Director, Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Committee