UNITED NATIONS REFUGEE AGENCY
The United Nations High Commissioner on Refugees otherwise known as the United Nations Refugee Agency is dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for people forced to flee their homes because of conflict and persecution. With many major global conflicts and internal persecution, the role of the UNHCR is more important than ever.
A committee with a specific focus, UNHCR is suitable for intermediate to experienced delegates alike. Position papers, while highly recommended, are not required for UNHCR. However, if delegates wish to be considered for an award, they must submit a position paper.
Topic: Illegal Migration in Latin America (Click to Show Summary)
You can contact the Director at unhcr@smusmun.org. Any questions regarding the committee or its debate procedures will be answered by email. Position papers must also be submitted to this address.
Apollin Lu | Director
SMUSMUN 2026 will be Apollin’s final Model UN conference. Her first conference was VMUN when she was 11 and over the past 7 years, Apollin has attended every major conference in BC, and dabbled in countless committees. MUN has helped her develop her public speaking abilities and meet people from all over the world. Her involvement in MUN stems from a deep interest in policy and systems of power. She has consistently been competitive in debate, reaching 2nd place in the Harvard International tournament, and being the best performing team in Canadian history at the Tournament of Champions. In her spare time, Apollin can be found on a revolving door of FaceTime calls. She is so excited to make UNHCR the best experience for delegates ever.
Siddharth Shetty | Chair
A Grade 12 at SMUS, Siddharth has been doing MUN throughout his high school career, and is excited to staff at SMUSMUN again. An active participant in MUN conferences, Siddharth is motivated by a deep interest in international relations and foreign cultures. Because of MUN, Siddharth has built connections that he will keep for life, and countless memories. Although he’s not the biggest fan of writing position papers, he is excited to read the delegate's research and dive into all of the different perspectives. Outside of the committee room, you can find Siddharth playing squash, participating in the school musical, or practicing his geography. He’s very excited to be chairing UNHCR this year and wishes delegates the best in their preparations.
Eli Juteau | Assistant Director
Entering his Grade 10 year at SMUS, Eli is ecstatic to be embracing the role of Assistant Director in the UNHCR. An avid MUN participant since Grade 7, he has had his fair share of experience at conferences. From ripping up the Geneva Convention as Canada to quoting Regina George as the Byzantine Empire, MUN has been one of the highlights of his school life for the past four years. MUN has not only taught Eli how to have fun, it’s taught him how to speak, to be confident, and how international relations work. Outside of MUN, you can find Eli doomscrolling Pinterest, forgetting to hydrate, and doing whatever it is theater kids do. He’s honoured to welcome delegates to the UNHCR at SMUSMUN this year.
© SMUSMUN 2026
One of our core values at St. Michaels University School is respect. With this in mind, we acknowledge that our school rests in the heart of Straits Salish territory, a living culture with its own rites, ceremonies, and unfolding history. We honour the Esquimalt, Songhees, and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples – whose homelands we share and whom we recognize as our neighbours.
© SMUSMUN 2026
One of our core values at St. Michaels University School is respect. With this in mind, we acknowledge that our school rests in the heart of Straits Salish territory, a living culture with its own rites, ceremonies, and unfolding history. We honour the Esquimalt, Songhees, and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples – whose homelands we share and whom we recognize as our neighbours.
UNITED NATION REFUGEE AGENCY
The United Nations High Commissioner on Refugees otherwise known as the United Nations Refugee Agency is dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for people forced to flee their homes because of conflict and persecution. With many major global conflicts and internal persecution, the role of the UNHCR is more important than ever.
A committee with a specific focus, UNHCR is suitable for intermediate to experienced delegates alike. Position papers, while highly recommended, are not required for UNHCR. However, if delegates wish to be considered for an award, they must submit a position paper.
The United Nations High Commissioner on Refugees otherwise known as the United Nations Refugee Agency is dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for people forced to flee their homes because of conflict and persecution. With many major global conflicts and internal persecution, the role of the UNHCR is more important than ever.
A committee with a specific focus, UNHCR is suitable for intermediate to experienced delegates alike. Position papers, while highly recommended, are not required for UNHCR. However, if delegates wish to be considered for an award, they must submit a position paper.
Topic: Illegal Migration in Latin America (Click to Show Summary)
Apollin Lu | Director
SMUSMUN 2026 will be Apollin’s final Model UN conference. Her first conference was VMUN when she was 11 and over the past 7 years, Apollin has attended every major conference in BC, and dabbled in countless committees. MUN has helped her develop her public speaking abilities and meet people from all over the world. Her involvement in MUN stems from a deep interest in policy and systems of power. She has consistently been competitive in debate, reaching 2nd place in the Harvard International tournament, and being the best performing team in Canadian history at the Tournament of Champions. In her spare time, Apollin can be found on a revolving door of FaceTime calls. She is so excited to make UNHCR the best experience for delegates ever.
SMUSMUN 2026 will be Apollin’s final Model UN conference. Her first conference was VMUN when she was 11 and over the past 7 years, Apollin has attended every major conference in BC, and dabbled in countless committees. MUN has helped her develop her public speaking abilities and meet people from all over the world. Her involvement in MUN stems from a deep interest in policy and systems of power. She has consistently been competitive in debate, reaching 2nd place in the Harvard International tournament, and being the best performing team in Canadian history at the Tournament of Champions. In her spare time, Apollin can be found on a revolving door of FaceTime calls. She is so excited to make UNHCR the best experience for delegates ever.
Siddharth Shetty | Chair
A Grade 12 at SMUS, Siddharth has been doing MUN throughout his high school career, and is excited to staff at SMUSMUN again. An active participant in MUN conferences, Siddharth is motivated by a deep interest in international relations and foreign cultures. Because of MUN, Siddharth has built connections that he will keep for life, and countless memories. Although he’s not the biggest fan of writing position papers, he is excited to read the delegate's research and dive into all of the different perspectives. Outside of the committee room, you can find Siddharth playing squash, participating in the school musical, or practicing his geography. He’s very excited to be chairing UNHCR this year and wishes delegates the best in their preparations.
A Grade 12 at SMUS, Siddharth has been doing MUN throughout his high school career, and is excited to staff at SMUSMUN again. An active participant in MUN conferences, Siddharth is motivated by a deep interest in international relations and foreign cultures. Because of MUN, Siddharth has built connections that he will keep for life, and countless memories. Although he’s not the biggest fan of writing position papers, he is excited to read the delegate's research and dive into all of the different perspectives. Outside of the committee room, you can find Siddharth playing squash, participating in the school musical, or practicing his geography. He’s very excited to be chairing UNHCR this year and wishes delegates the best in their preparations.
Eli Juteau | Assistant Director
Entering his Grade 10 year at SMUS, Eli is ecstatic to be embracing the role of Assistant Director in the UNHCR. An avid MUN participant since Grade 7, he has had his fair share of experience at conferences. From ripping up the Geneva Convention as Canada to quoting Regina George as the Byzantine Empire, MUN has been one of the highlights of his school life for the past four years. MUN has not only taught Eli how to have fun, it’s taught him how to speak, to be confident, and how international relations work. Outside of MUN, you can find Eli doomscrolling Pinterest, forgetting to hydrate, and doing whatever it is theater kids do. He’s honoured to welcome delegates to the UNHCR at SMUSMUN this year.
Entering his Grade 10 year at SMUS, Eli is ecstatic to be embracing the role of Assistant Director in the UNHCR. An avid MUN participant since Grade 7, he has had his fair share of experience at conferences. From ripping up the Geneva Convention as Canada to quoting Regina George as the Byzantine Empire, MUN has been one of the highlights of his school life for the past four years. MUN has not only taught Eli how to have fun, it’s taught him how to speak, to be confident, and how international relations work. Outside of MUN, you can find Eli doomscrolling Pinterest, forgetting to hydrate, and doing whatever it is theater kids do. He’s honoured to welcome delegates to the UNHCR at SMUSMUN this year.
© SMUSMUN 2026
One of our core values at St. Michaels University School is respect. With this in mind,
we acknowledge that our school rests in the heart of Straits Salish territory, a living culture
with its own rites, ceremonies, and unfolding history. We honour the Esquimalt, Songhees,
and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples – whose homelands we share and whom we recognize as our neighbours.
© SMUSMUN 2026
One of our core values at St. Michaels University School is respect. With this in mind,
we acknowledge that our school rests in the heart of Straits Salish territory, a living culture
with its own rites, ceremonies, and unfolding history. We honour the Esquimalt, Songhees,
and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples – whose homelands we share and whom we recognize as our neighbours.