About the Committee
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The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) was established in 1997 to address the growing global threats of illicit drugs, organized crime, terrorism, and corruption. It was formed through the merger of the United Nations International Drug Control Programme and the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Division, with its headquarters in Vienna, Austria. UNODC operates under the authority of both the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), and functions through a network of field offices worldwide. It supports Member States by providing technical assistance, legal expertise, and policy guidance, with its work rooted in three core areas: health, justice, and security. This year at JBCN Oshiwara MUN, the UNODC will address the pressing issue of youth recruitment and online radicalization in the context of violent extremism and terrorism.
The agenda highlights how extremist groups exploit vulnerable youth and marginalized populations, using both offline and digital platforms to spread ideologies and incite violence. Organizations like ISIS and Al-Shabaab manipulate socioeconomic and psychological vulnerabilities to recruit minors, especially in conflict-affected areas. Online radicalization, facilitated by widespread internet access, poses a growing threat to global peace and security. This crisis aligns with the UN’s Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and the Programme on Preventing Violent Extremism, which both emphasize youth engagement, communication control, and legal cooperation. Delegates must work toward building resilient systems that prevent radicalization at its root.
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