Declynn Brian

My name is Declynn Brian and I’m really passionate about keeping people informed. I think awareness of the issues going on in the world and equipping people with ways to solve or help with these issues is very crucial. My Why statement is, “To inform and educate the people in order to protect them.” One of the ways I’ve been actively doing that is through Model United Nations. Model United Nations is my favorite part of my week because I love having the opportunity to learn about major issues facing the world and ways to solve them. This past month I had the opportunity to attend Teton County Model United Nations conference and Pacific Model United Nations conference where I represented the Russian Federation and the Republic of Cyprus in topics such as making space in the European Union budget for a European Green Deal and illicit organ trafficking. Model UN has also shown me the importance of kindness, diplomacy, and empathy. My ability to communicate and keep an open mind has grown significantly. I’m able to work on issues I’m passionate about and have meaningful and impactful discussions. Three other students and I are working on the second Boise Model United Nations conference where I am the chair of the Human Rights Committee. In the HRC, I have found space to create solutions to issues that are important to me like advocating for LGBT equality and ensuring fair elections. I believe my work with the mock Human Rights Committee will inspire a lasting love and care for human rights issues in others. Also, I believe this committee will equip participants with the tools to advocate for human rights outside of extracurricular activities. Over these past 10 weeks, I’ve learned a lot about my passion for human rights issues. I’ve learned about my interest in keeping human rights at the front of everything, in every discussion, and in every space. For all of my colleges, I’ve applied to their human rights, peace and justice, and international relations programs to hopefully put me on track to work for a human rights organization in the future.