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UNODC
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Under-Secretary-General
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Armanç Kaan BUDAK
Academic Assistant
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Ömer Oğuzhan ÖKMEN

Agenda Item

Agenda Item A: Social Media as a Drug and Catalyst for Drug-Related Crimes

About the committee

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The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), established in 1997, serves as a global leader in the fight against illicit drugs, transnational organized crime, corruption, and terrorism. Guided by international conventions and protocols, the UNODC operates on a multifaceted mandate, encompassing drug control, crime prevention, and criminal justice reform. Through strategic initiatives, research, and capacity-building programs, it empowers member states to combat drug-related challenges, strengthen legal frameworks, and foster international cooperation.

In recent years, the proliferation of social media platforms has revolutionized communication, commerce, and social interaction. However, this transformation has not been without its drawbacks. Due to its impact on the brain, the use of social media can be as physically and psychologically addictive as drugs, gambling, or alcohol. Furthermore, social media platforms often employ complex algorithms designed to enhance user engagement, raising the question: does this behaviour differentiate these companies from drug dealers? Additionally, social media has opened new avenues for illicit drug distribution, promotion, and organized crime activities. Recognizing social media as a potential catalyst for drug-related crimes could help address issues such as decreased productivity, depression resulting from excessive exposure to negative news, and the proliferation of drug-related content promoting conventional drugs.

Allocations

Algeria

Argentina

Armenia

Australia

Bangladesh

Belgium

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Brazil

Canada

Chile

China

Colombia

DPRK

Estonia

Egypt

Ethiopia

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

India

Indonesia

Iran

Iraq

Israel

Italy

Japan

Kazakhstan

Kenya

Lebanon

Malaysia

Malta

Mexico

Morocco

Netherlands

New Zealand

Nigeria

Norway

Pakistan

Peru

Philippines

Poland

Romania

Russian Federation

Saudi Arabia

Singapore

South Africa

South Korea

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Thailand

Tunisia

Türkiye

Ukraine

United Arab Emirates

United Kingdom

United States

Venezuela

Vietnam

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