Esteemed delegates, student officers, directors, and guests,

I am Leya Zheng, a junior at Shanghai French School (LFS), and it is my greatest honor to serve as your President for UNODC at SMICMUN X. Over the past few years, MUN has provided me with an invaluable platform to delve into complex global issues, advocate for meaningful change, and embrace diverse perspectives. Stepping into the shoes of delegates from countries all around the world has shaped my understanding of diplomacy and real-life problem-solving.

Aligned with this year's theme, our debates in UNODC will challenge us to look past statistics and focus on the human realities behind global crises. We will be debating two critical issues: Addressing Global Prison Overcrowding and Correctional Reform and Combating the Rise of Drug Production and Trafficking in West Africa. Throughout our debates, we will examine how we can balance human rights, public safety, and institutional reform to tackle deeply rooted systemic challenges. I look forward to fostering debate and hearing the diverse viewpoints each of you will bring!

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at: leyaz.zheng@gmail.com.

I hope that we can create an empowering and memorable committee experience together!

Hello delegates!

My name is Meimei, and I am delighted to serve as your Deputy President. SMICMUN X will be my 16th MUN conference and my third time serving as a chair! I will be focusing on the topic of "Combating the Rise of Drug Production and Trafficking in West Africa".

West Africa has increasingly become a significant transit and production region within the global illicit drug trade, yet no singular approach is capable of addressing its diverse causes and consequences.

Just as trafficking networks cross borders, strong diplomacy must cross political divides. As your chair, I hope to see delegates approach debate diplomatically, while remaining unafraid to challenge differing perspectives. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out: meimeijohansen@gmail.com

See you in November!

Greetings delegates!

My name is Lan, a freshman at SHSID. It is my honor to serve as your Deputy President of UNODC in this iteration of SMICMUN, which will mark my 8th conference and my first time chairing.

My topic of focus will be on combating the rise of drug production and trafficking in West Africa. West Africa faces core issues, including weak government control, constant corruption, unmonitored boundaries, poverty, private military groups, and growing domestic demand. Addressing such essential problems requires multifaceted solutions, involving international communication and cross-border collaborations, with thorough consideration of sovereignty and the foundation of standard monitoring strategies.

I look forward to productive discussions and innovative solutions. I am here to guide you, and I hope to hear diverse perspectives from all delegates to actively contribute to a fruitful debate. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions. See you in November!