United Nations General Assembly Third Committee

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The United Nations General Assembly Third Committee (also known as the Social, Cultural, and Humanitarian Committee or SOCHUM) is one of six main committees at the General Assembly of the United Nations which deals with matters concerning human rights and humanitarian affairs. The Third Committee also addresses the topics of the advancement of women, protection of children, indigenous issues, treatment of refugees, and promotion of fundamental freedoms.

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Einar Gunnarsson  Iceland Chairperson
Nebil Idris  Eritrea Vice-Chair
Alanoud Qassim M. A. Al-Temimi  Qatar Vice-Chair
Dóra Kaszás  Hungary Vice-Chair
Andrés Molina Linares  Guatemala Rapporteur

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