One of the most significant global threats related to drugs and crime today is the illegal trade of Afghan opium, posing severe consequences for national, regional, and global security, governance, and public health. Except for South America, practically every continent in the world is the destination of illicit Afghan opiates, which are transported via three main routes: the Balkan, the northern, and the southern routes. Afghanistan has held the position of the world's primary producer of illicit opium for almost 20 years. The production of opioids in Afghanistan has effects on economic growth and governance, fuelling terrorism, corruption, conflict, and public health issues in Afghanistan, southwest Asia, and beyond. The Afghan Opiate Trade Project seeks to enhance the international response to the problem by providing systematic, thorough, and unified analytical information about developments in the illicit Afghan opiate trade worldwide. The project also intends to raise awareness regarding the data and information required to enable research on the opiate trade and improve the drug research capacities of those nations most impacted by Afghan opiates. To support national and international countermeasures and initiatives, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has conducted surveys and research on various aspects of the trade, including the Rainbow Strategy and the Paris Pact Initiative. In September 2008, UNODC launched a research initiative specifically focused on the threat posed by Afghan opiates to monitor and better understand their global impact. The consumption of drugs in Afghanistan and neighbouring countries has experienced a significant increase, leading to serious public health and internal security concerns. Addressing the global trafficking of Afghan opiates requires a comprehensive and intricate strategy, involving a commitment to global cooperation, public health initiatives, and sustainable development. The open-ended nature of the conclusion emphasizes the ongoing challenges and the continuous commitment required to find comprehensive solutions as the international community persists in its efforts to tackle this complex issue. This commitment is not only critical for the affected regions but is also essential for international endeavors to promote security, stability, and overall well-being. Come and join us for an incredible and thrilling experience at AMIMUN'24! The dates of the conferences are 19th, 20th and 21st January, 2024.