BMUN LXIX UNODC

In recent years, how has drug trafficking affected the lives of civilians? Do civilians take part in smuggling, and if so, why and to what extent?  In western Afghanistan, the “village of widows” remains an unfortunate repercussion of the village’s men disappearing in attempts to smuggle opium, heroin, and methamphetamines into Iran. Those who smuggle are able to earn a few hundred dollars per trip, a great amount for a small village that lacks electricity and running water [1]. However, the risk of being shot and killed by Iranian border guards or executed in Iran’s courts for smuggling has led to the demise not only of the village’s men, but many of its women and children as well [1].  Profits from opium fund the Taliban’s financial networks, and hush money leads to the government of Afghanistan being complicit and allowing opium cultivation, processing, and trafficking to continue [1]. With its corruption and subsequent lack of control over operations, the central governmen...

Hi everyone! My name is Karissa and I’ll be one of your UNODC Vice Chairs this year. I am a sophomore at UC Berkeley studying Public Health with an intended minor in Bioengineering, and I’m hoping to pursue medical law in the future. This is my 4th year doing MUN and 1st year in BMUN, so I’m excited to see how this conference goes! Outside of MUN, I’m part of a homeless outreach group that goes around the Bay distributing Naloxone, fentanyl test strips, and other health supplies. I also take part in Cal Figure Skating and copy editing for The Daily Californian (UC Berkeley’s newspaper). Other things I’m passionate about include rescuing dogs and rabbits, traveling the world, and watching shows (which I am particularly dedicated to). I hope to continue doing all of these in the future :) If you have any questions about UNODC or the topics, please don’t hesitate to email me at klin@bmun.org or any of the UNODC chairs. See you at BMUN LXIX! All the best, Karissa

Hi everyone! My name is Cassidy and I will be one of your vice chairs for UNODC! Crime-related topics are always something I did in high school, and it's really come full circle to know that I'll be ending my time in college in this committee. A little bit about myself, I'm a senior majoring in Legal Studies and minoring in Education. I'm super passionate about the intersections of law, technology, and education and hope to pursue law school in the future! In the past, I've volunteered at the San Francisco and Long Beach Courts, and am currently interning for a think tank in DC.  I'm a major foodie and have made it my goal to become a Yelp Elite member this year. Let me know if you have any places I should try out (cafes, restaurants, desserts, etc.) in the Bay Area or SoCal! Even though BMUN will be virtual this year, we'll do our best to make sure you all have a good time!  If you have any questions, feel free to email me at cchansirik@bmun.org :)   

Welcome to BMUN everyone, my name is Dylan Alcantara and I will also be one of your vice chairs for UNODC! I'm a senior student studying Business Administration and Environmental Economics & Policy with a minor in Food Systems.  Having participated in MUN since high school, BMUN 69 will mark my eighth and final year of MUN. I am excited to share my w eekend with you all and learn from your creative ideas and solutions. While we can't be in person, I promise to still bring the same energy and dedication to the Zoom meeting. It is truly inspirational that all of you have taken the time to attend this conference even during the COVID-19 pandemic. We promise to make it worth your time!  Please reach out to me with any questions, comments or concerns at dalcantara@bmun.org Looking forward to a great conference... -Dylan