International Criminal Court
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is a judicial body dedicated to investigating and prosecuting individuals responsible for the most serious crimes of international concern, including genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression. Its mission is to uphold justice, prevent impunity, and ensure accountability for violations that threaten global peace and human rights. By promoting the rule of law and supporting victims’ rights, the ICC plays a crucial role in strengthening international justice and reinforcing the principles of fairness, dignity, and responsibility among nations.
Meet Your President
Samuel Alvarado
Samuel Alvarado
President, International Criminal Court
Honorable delegates,
My name is Samuel Alvarado, and it is for me a true honor to welcome you as President of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in this new edition of BAMUN XXV. This year, our committee will focus on a topic that has profoundly marked the international agenda: “Epstein Island: Human Trafficking, State Responsibility, and International Justice.”
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Human trafficking is not only a crime against individuals, but a serious affront to human dignity and a direct challenge to international law. The Epstein case, with its multiple political and legal implications, exposes how exploitation networks manage to operate on a transnational scale, taking advantage of legal loopholes and the lack of cooperation between States. In this committee, our challenge will be to analyze how the ICC can respond to these realities and in what way States can be held responsible when they fail in their duty to protect the most vulnerable.
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During our sessions, I invite you to debate about the limits of the Court’s jurisdiction, the tensions between state sovereignty and international justice, and the need for effective mechanisms to confront crimes that, like trafficking, extend beyond national borders.
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I hope that each intervention in this space reflects not only legal knowledge, but also a genuine commitment to justice and human rights. I trust that this committee will be a place where brave, thoughtful, and innovative proposals emerge.
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I wish you success in your research and discussions. I am sure that together we will achieve that BAMUN XXV is remembered for its academic level and for the passion with which we face the dilemmas of international justice. If you have doubts or need help do not hesitate to contact me at my email: alvarado.m.samuel@marymountbq.edu.co. It will be an honor to accompany you in this process.
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With appreciation,
Samuel Alvarado
President of the International Criminal Court
Committee Topic
Amid growing global outrage over crimes of exploitation and abuse, the International Criminal Court gathers to examine the disturbing case of Epstein Island; a symbol of how power, wealth, and impunity can enable grave violations of human rights. The revelations surrounding this network of human trafficking and sexual exploitation have exposed deep failures in international oversight and the complicity of state actors who neglected their duty to protect victims. Beyond the pursuit of individual accountability, this case raises pressing questions about state responsibility, the enforcement of international law, and the effectiveness of current mechanisms to combat global trafficking. The ICC must confront these challenges with determination and integrity, ensuring that justice transcends influence and that such crimes against human dignity are neither silenced nor repeated.