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UNODC is the UN’s core body for addressing transnational organized crime, drug trafficking, corruption, terrorism, and justice-sector reform. Discussions revolve around threats that undermine governance, security, and development — from cartels and human trafficking networks to money laundering, cyber-enabled crime, and violent extremism.

Debate in UNODC is practical, security-focused, and often highly technical. Delegates must understand how criminal networks operate, how states cooperate across borders, and what tools law enforcement and justice systems realistically use. The committee’s work blends crime prevention, legal frameworks, capacity-building, and international coordination.

UNODC is ideal for delegates who enjoy operational problem-solving, security strategy, and designing mechanisms that directly strengthen state institutions.

Agenda Topics

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Committee Dynamics & Expectations

UNODC debates demand both precision and creativity. Delegates must consider legal constraints, state sovereignty, intelligence-sharing, and the capabilities of law enforcement agencies around the world. Issues are often politically sensitive, especially when corruption or state complicity is involved.

You’ll be expected to:

• Use evidence, crime data, and case studies to support proposals.
• Address how criminal groups exploit borders, technology, and weak institutions.
• Negotiate sensitive topics such as extradition, surveillance, financial transparency, and counterterrorism tools.
• Draft solutions that improve cooperation, strengthen justice systems, and offer practical implementation steps.

Expect dynamic debate with strong emphasis on feasibility, safeguards, and inter-agency coordination.

Key Features:

1. Operational focus on law enforcement, justice reform, and cross-border cooperation.
2. Heavy emphasis on intelligence-sharing systems, investigative tools, and anti-corruption mechanisms.
3. Frequent need for safeguards to protect human rights, privacy, and due process.
4. Highly political negotiations where states balance transparency with national security concerns.
5. Resolutions that shape global cooperation against organized crime, drug trafficking, and terrorism.