UNODC

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is an organization dedicated to tackling the world drug problem, and preventing crimes such as terrorism, money laundering, and other organized offences. This is the only UN office dedicated towards addressing drugs and crime. With over 2500 staff members in 80 countries worldwide, the UNODC also provides support to governments, criminal justice institutions and law enforcement. This year at the JBCN Oshiwara MUN, delegates will be addressing the threat of criminal networks operating in fragile and post-conflict states. 

As armed conflicts frequently begin to weaken government establishments, law enforcement agencies, border controls and judicial systems, criminal organizations seize the opportunity to establish and expand their operations. This causes rise for  international security implications, which includes weapon trafficking, migrant smuggling, illicit resource extraction, and money laundering. Additionally, such criminal groups form connections with other terrorist and armed organizations, allowing them to exploit financial systems and gain revenue to support further crime. Delegates will be expected to discuss on such activities and their severity, while considering law enforcement cooperation, criminal justice and border security. The objective is to create anti-money laundering measures and capacity building initiatives to resolve this problem. As members of the UNODC, decisions carry weightage to people living in fragile states, domestic areas, and even internationally.