Committee Description
The International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) is an intergovernmental organization consisting of 195 countries. Their main focus is to allow nations' police systems to work together to tackle global crime issues. The organization was founded on September 7 in 1923 and has tackled issues from global black market, to policing to Martines. Delegates should look forward to interesting debates and complex issues when participating in this committee.
Topic 1 - Maritime Crimes
As defined by Interpol, maritime crimes “are forms of piracy, kidnapping, armed robbery and other transnational crimes at sea causing an immediate threat to merchant vessels, seafarers, and trade’. Interpol has been working with local, regional and international bodies to develop global efforts to minimize maritime crimes on global waters. Piracy, armed robbery against ships and trafficking of goods and humans are serious threats affecting the global trade market and human safety. In this committee, you will debate, discuss and work towards solutions to minimize and prevent the effects of maritime crimes, focus on solutions to help prevent the economic and human costs of maritime crimes and work together to control the crimes committed on global waters. Delegates get ready to “sail away” to great debates and solutions throughout this committee!!
Topic 2 - The Black Market
The global black market is an “underground” illegal trade that involves the selling and buying of goods above fixed prices by other bodies. With the use of technology and online currencies such as “bitcoin” the underground economy is growing at a tremendous rate. Its impact on consumers, countries' economies and businesses can be detrimental, as well as extremely dangerous to consumers and citizens. It is Interpol’s job to find new and proactive ways to minimize the dangers and use of the black market. Given the enormous size of the black market and underground economy, are delegates up for the challenge? Debating global systems to put an end to the market is vital for the success of the overall global economy. Delegates get ready to tackle some of the most famous yet secretive organized crime throughout this committee. Don’t let your solutions stay underground!
INTERPOL Country Matrix
The Dais
Kelly Wang is a Grade 9 student attending A.Y. Jackson Secondary School who has established a remarkable presence as the President of the Model UN club there. Her involvement in Model UN is diverse, ranging from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to the Holy Roman Empire (JCC). She is passionate about global affairs and received awards at conferences such as the University of Toronto Model United Nations (UTMUN) and the Southern Ontario Model United Nations Assembly (SOMA). Kelly’s exceptional leadership skills have invigorated the A.Y, Jackson Model UN club, fostering intellectual rigor and camaraderie, the fruits of her efforts resulting in a best small delegation award at SOMA. Additionally, Kelly plays the piano well (debatable) and has a crippling bubble tea addiction. She is thrilled to be a part of CANMUN and cannot wait to see everyone there!
Kelly Wang
Director
Meet the chair for INTERPOL, Mansi Shah. Mansi is currently a tenth grader at Maple High School who is always seeking opportunities to step out of her comfort zone and broaden her horizons. She has been committed to Model UN since grade 9 starting out as a member at her school club and becoming junior rep as she has attended WAIMUN, TMUM, and UTMUN! Mansi is beyond grateful for the experiences at MUN where she got to enhance her public speaking skills, meet new people, and boost her confidence. Outside of Model UN, she has a keen interest in photography, English Literature, and swimming, looking to diversify her network enhancing her skillset. Beyond all, she believes in giving back to her community by volunteering at hospitals and charity-based events. Mansi is super excited to serve as your chair for INTERPOL thriving for the progress and inspiring delegates to their fullest potential!
Mansi Shah
Chair
Hello everyone, my name is Nicole Naeini and I am a grade 11 student at Loretto Abbey. I have been competing in MUN conferences since grade 9 and I now direct Loretto Abbeys’s competitive MUN team under the position of LATMUN President. In addition, I inaugurated the LAT business club last year, and remain determined to guiding my peers to success within the business field. I look forward to working alongside the CANMUN team to put forth an amazing conference for all delegates!
Nicole Naeini
Assistant Director