Combating crimes that have serious impacts on the environment: state of knowledge on approaches
Environmental crime does not currently have a universally agreed upon definition, however it is regularly used to refer to almost any illegal
Recently, UNICRI has broadened the scope of project DAWN, to develop a major outreach activity to address gender-based vulnerability, especially related to drug addiction, and to enhance the protection of vulnerable women worldwide, with the creat
Despite the increased attention to the problem of violence against women, there is still a substantial lack of information and data on the scope and extent of the phenomenon.
Background
In recent times, the phenomenon of “foreign terrorist fighters” (FTFs) has expanded worldwide, especially in connection with the ongoing conflicts in Syria and Iraq.
United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) Trafficking of Nigerian Girls in Italy. The Data, the Stories, the Social Services, UNICRI, Turin, 2010.
Cross-border capital movements that serve to conceal illegal activities or evade taxation have been recently placed at the centre of the international agenda.
As the 2019 year comes to a close, we want to share with you some highlights of our work. Our mission is to advance justice and the rule of law in support of peace, human rights, security and sustainable development.
Today, 30 July 2018, marks the fifth World Day against trafficking in persons, which represents an important opportunity to reflect on our shared responsibility and show solidarity with the victims of this crime.
The German Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety, the German Federal Criminal Police and UNICRI join forces against food fraud and related organized crime activities
Nouveau appel à propositions: Programme de subventions pour le renforcement de la coopération avec les organisations de la société civile dans l’atténuation des conflits
Tackling future policing challenges with AI and robotics
The first global meeting to examine the opportunities and risks of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics for law enforcement was organized by INTERPOL’s Innovation Centre and the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI), through its Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in Singapore on 11 and 12 July.
The new Report “The State of Knowledge of Crimes that have Serious Impacts on the Environment” has been published by the United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) and the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI).
On 5-6 September 2018, UNICRI, in cooperation with the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), held the 2nd INB Network Partners Meeting at the Palais des Nations, in Geneva. The partners participating in the meeting represented universities and research institutes from 9 countries and several international organizations, including the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) and the World Health Organization (WHO).
Joint media statement UNICRI and the South African Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation
The United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) and the South African Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (The Hawks) have organised a 3-day specialised training to enhance the capacity of South African law enforcement and judiciary professionals in countering the threat posed by the involvement of transnational organised crime in the precious metals and gemstones supply chains.
Strategic partnership between UNICRI and 1Qbit to support the Centre on AI and Robotics
The United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) and 1QB Information Technologies, Inc. (1QBit) signed an agreement to establish a strategic partnership with respect to UNICRI’s Centre for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics in The Hague, the Netherlands.
Rehabilitation and reintegration of foreign terrorist fighters and violent extremist offenders
A Discussion of good practices and lessons learned
Within the framework of the High-level Conference of Heads of Counter-Terrorism Agencies convened by the UN Secretary-General at the UN HQs on 28-29 June 2018, a Side-event on Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Foreign Terrorist Fighters and Violent Extremist Offenders was held at the United States Permanent Mission on 28 June.
Empowering local young women and man, involving them as part of the solution and not part of the problem, promoting traditional culture to strengthen their identity: these are the main objectives behind the Cultural Caravan in Kasserine and Le-Kef project carried out by COOPERA ONGD.
Combating crimes that have serious impacts on the environment: state of knowledge on approaches Environmental crime does not currently have a universally agreed upon definition, however it is regularly used to refer to almost any illegal
Recently, UNICRI has broadened the scope of project DAWN, to develop a major outreach activity to address gender-based vulnerability, especially related to drug addiction, and to enhance the protection of vulnerable women worldwide, with the creat
Despite the increased attention to the problem of violence against women, there is still a substantial lack of information and data on the scope and extent of the phenomenon.
Background In recent times, the phenomenon of “foreign terrorist fighters” (FTFs) has expanded worldwide, especially in connection with the ongoing conflicts in Syria and Iraq.
United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI), Guidelines for IT Security in SMEs, UNICRI, Turin, 2015
