UNODC (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)

UNODC is a global leader in addressing the problem of illicit drug use and transnational crime, and is mandated to assist the Member States in their struggle against illicit drugs, crime, and terrorism.

Topic A: Blood diamonds in South Africa

The issue of blood diamonds, also known as conflict diamonds, is a pressing and complex global problem, particularly in regions like South Africa. These gemstones, mined in war-torn areas and sold illicitly, serve as a funding source for armed groups that wage violent conflicts against legitimate governments. The ramifications of this trade extend far beyond the immediate violence it finances; it perpetuates a cycle of human rights abuses, corruption, and economic instability.

Topic B: Organ trafficking in the sinai

The issue of organ trafficking in the Sinai Peninsula is a deeply troubling and complex global problem, particularly within the context of the Middle East and North Africa. This illicit trade preys on some of the most vulnerable populations, including refugees and migrants fleeing conflict and persecution. In the Sinai Peninsula, these individuals often find themselves at the mercy of traffickers who exploit their desperation, harvesting organs for the black market in a practice that not only violates basic human rights but also perpetuates a cycle of violence, corruption, and impunity.

meet your chair!

Chair: Angel Tang

angel.tang@princeton.edu

Angel Tang is a sophomore in the Computer Science department at Princeton. She has been doing Model UN since her freshman year in high school. She is also part of HackPrinceton and Princeton Chinese Theater. In her free time, Angel loves to listen to Chinese Indie and knit.