Committee Introduction

Started in 1997, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime works to make the world safer from drugs, crime, terrorism and corruption. It aims to strengthen international cooperation in the areas of crime prevention and criminal justice. The network facilitates the exchange of information, research, training and public education. The agenda item of UNODC committee is “Countering Transnational Organized Crime in the Dark Web Era”. Delegates are expected to recognize types of crimes facilitated by the dark web: drug trafficking, arms trade, human trafficking, cybercrime and financial fraud. Keeping in mind the difficulty of regulations; delegates should find ways to balance privacy rights, digital freedom and security.