Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice

I, Seif Fattouh the President of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) in this year's HIAMUN conference, alongside my esteemed Chair Maya El Khayat, I am truly honored to lead this committee.

This year’s theme, Resonance, speaks to the powerful, amplified effect that ideas, actions, and voices can have when they align with one another. Just as a single vibration can set off a wave of harmonized responses in nature, true societal change only occurs when individuals resonate with shared values and collective purpose. This is at the heart of the CCPCJ—fostering unity and creating lasting impact through meaningful collaboration and mutual understanding.

My chair and I have chosen three powerful topics that will ensure a spirited and productive debate. Our first topic, “Addressing the use of special interrogation methods in counterterrorism efforts,” explores the complex balance between national security and human rights. We chose this topic because it raises critical ethical and legal questions that are highly relevant to the international community. It encourages delegates to consider the effectiveness, legality, and moral implications of such methods, making it a compelling issue for debate within the framework of justice and global security. Our second topic, “Finding measures to combat corruption in health care,” was chosen due to the growing impact of corruption on global well-being. In particular, we aim to address how corruption facilitates the smuggling of counterfeit or illegal drugs, endangering lives and weakening public trust. This topic encourages delegates to explore both preventive strategies and accountability measures to protect the integrity of health systems worldwide. And the final topic—“Safeguarding the rights of whistleblowers”—was chosen because whistleblowers play a crucial role in exposing corruption, abuse, and injustice. Protecting them is essential to ensuring transparency, especially within government and law enforcement. This topic invites delegates to explore how legal protections and support systems can empower individuals to speak out without fear of retaliation.

As President of the CCPCJ, I am truly honored by the opportunity to make meaningful connections with all of you. I am confident that all delegates will be fully committed and that our debates will be both heated and respectful, while also being productive and leading to meaningful, well-rounded solutions. I look forward to seeing how you will resonate with one another and make a noticeable impact on the conference.

Seif Fattouh, President of Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice

Topics

1. Finding measures to combat corruption in health care

2. Safeguarding the rights of whistleblowers

3. Addressing the use of special interrogation methods in counterterrorism efforts