United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
About UNODC
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is a specialized agency committee dedicated to combating illicit drug trade and transnational organized crime. As a vital component of the United Nations, UNODC plays a crucial role in promoting international cooperation, coordinating efforts, and developing comprehensive strategies to address these global challenges.
Agenda
Global Arms Trade
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The spread of illegal weapons poses serious threats, fueling conflicts and violating human rights. International agreements, arms control treaties, export restrictions, and arms embargoes aim to curb the illicit arms trade. Cooperation, intelligence sharing, and stricter law enforcement are necessary to combat the proliferation of illicit weapons. Achieving global peace and respecting human rights requires managing the flow of illegal arms while meeting legitimate security needs.
MEET THE CHAIRS
Noor Qureshi
Noor ul Huda Qureshi’s MUN journey started in grade 7, when she discovered her talent in public speaking and debate. Since then, her affinity and ability to engage in productive, open and constructive debate has only strengthened. As an avid reader and history enthusiast, Noor enjoys considering several perspectives on different global issues to appreciate the various nuances of topics that seem straightforward. As this year’s UNODC’s chair, Noor looks forward to an interesting conference that will become a memorable experience for all delegates in this Committee.
Fatima Khan
As a dedicated psychology student Fatima Khan, Fatima loves to challenge the extraordinary. Her always wanting to try something new and putting in work to get out of her comfort zone is what sparked in the very hobby of debating and interest in International affairs. Fatima loves to listen to all perspectives and be part of well-researched heated debates. Fatima loves to see how a country or an organization can defend themselves so well with good research and smartly worded excuses. She loves listening to prepositions that are unrealistic and are just said to come out of a risky zone. As this year’s UNODC chair, Fatima looks forward to knowing what is new in debates and have corrupt organizations and countries find perfectly manipulative resolutions, and having countries that protest for well-being and peace finally built up the courage to put forth statistics and actions that cant be tolerated.