Topic: 2025 – Reducing Recruitment Capabilities of Terrorist Groups
Country: Finland
Delegate Name: Brady Sievert
Disarmament & International Security Committee
Reducing the Recruitment Capabilities of Terrorist Groups
Republic of Finland
Brady Sievert
Lakeland Union High School
Terrorism is fueled by the grievances of the downtrodden who look to violence as their only resort to solve their situation. Humanity has its vices: avarice, perfidy, and especially desire for revenge. But Finland believes that our species is not inherently evil. We put extensive amounts of work into the rehabilitation of our populace that has participated in crime, rather than the futility of increased punishment. From this perspective, we come to the issue of global terror seeking solutions on how to prevent extremist ideas before they have the ability to grow and spread. While actions to hold those accountable as perpetrators of attacks is necessary to spreading the message that terrorism is unacceptable, we must also take preventative measures to ensure that tragedy does not befall onto those who are innocent and uninvolved with political strifes that affect the world.
To take action against the recruitment of individuals to extremist organizations, The Republic of Finland suggests the application of protection of the liberties of those in regions under the threat of terror groups. What inspires ideas of committing politically rooted violence, is the feeling of prejudice and being slighted or oppressed. To combat these sentiments being seeded, the UN should take part in ensuring that justice and equality are in practice in torn regions. Injustice must be fought at every level in order to quell the possibilities of violence caused by radicalization worldwide. We should make it our obligation to provide to those who are living with unmet living conditions, resources to improve their quality of life and guarantee their survival.
Social media is the easiest way for extremist groups to radicalize the next generations of the world population. Attractive and loud propaganda can quickly be spread, providing blame to those who feel wronged, giving explanation for hardships in life. Vulnerable groups of individuals are able to be targeted via social media through tailored radicalization from online algorithms. People who feel alone and alienated from senses of community, or those who feel like their community is at risk are significantly more likely to turn to extremist groups than those with higher standards of life. Online communities can often act as substitutes for those who feel isolated and this can be easily taken advantage of by organizations with intentions that can contribute to political violence. The Republic of Finland urges the UN to take efforts into increasing the amount of oversight of online communities that relate to the troubles faced in areas particularly of conflict
Centers of education should be the frontline against combating the crusade of dangerous ideas that aim to radicalize today’s youth. Schools establish healthy communities and provide youth with abilities like critical thinking and interaction with others. With skills like these, new members of society are able to successfully navigate the world and negotiate through their problems. An educated public is more able to successfully govern themselves and maintain a thriving society that is less prone to violence. Implementing strong ideas of human rights and morals is imperative to creating a populace that looks for solutions to the problems of everyday life rather than enacting perceived justice against whom they deem responsible. The Republic of Finland encourages the UN to invest in the educational capability of nations which lack the means to do so -because it is the most important to a peaceful future.
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https://www.osce.org/odihr/countering-terrorism#:~:text=ODIHR%20provides%20support%20to%20participating,effectively%20prevent%20and%20combat%20terrorism.
https://www.interpol.int/en/Crimes/Terrorism/Analysing-social-media
https://chicagounbound.uchicago.edu/cjil/vol16/iss1/11/
