UNWOMEN, known as the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, is an organization within the United Nations focused on achieving worldwide gender equality. The UNWOMEN committee works together with member states to enhance the pace of women's empowerment. It aims to eliminate the numerous issues that women face because of their gender including economic discrimination, violence based on gender, insufficient political representation, and social exclusion. The committee moves forward with the aim of attaining gender equality, believing it to be a fundamental human right crucial for achieving worldwide sustainable prosperity. It also offers gender-inclusive programs and initiatives to ensure that girls can participate and actively compete under the same conditions as men. 

 

In the battle against sexual violence and exploitation, drug-facilitated sexual abuse remains a troubling concern in both personal and public environments. This violent act condemns an offender for drugging an individual or individuals in order to degrade them to some extent and to exploit them sexually. In a domestic environment, it typically occurs within a close relationship, whereas in a social environment, it happens at gatherings or nightclubs, where individuals can be approached. This must be dealt with simultaneously through a multi-faceted strategy that includes improved legal frameworks, education and prevention of abuse within the community, and the provision of increasing support for victims. This agenda topic must tackle the challenges and propose solutions to avert drug-facilitated sexual abuse and advance justice for survivors from both domestic and community social settings.

 

WARNING: Keep in mind that this committee’s agenda consists of explicit content that might be triggering such as sexual abuse and drug usage. Be reminded that these topics will repeatedly be discussed throughout the committee. Please make your committee choices accordingly.