Today the United Nations marks the third commemoration of the International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism, providing an opportunity to highlight the essential and ongoing commitment of Member States, the United Nations system and all relevant global partners - including civil society, religious leaders, the private sector, academia and the media - to unite in common efforts against violent extremism conducive to terrorism.
From 27 to 31 January 2025, the National Institute of Justice of Moldova hosted the third series of capacity building and training courses as part of the European Union (EU) Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence (CoE) Initiative’s pilot project "Strengthening CBRN Investigation, Prosecution, and Adjudication Capabilities in Moldova." This pilot project is funded by the European Commission’s Foreign Policy Instruments Service and implemented by UNICRI.
In December 2024, UNICRI, supported by the Government of Germany and in partnership with the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), convened a two-day national validation workshop in Nouakchott, Mauritania. The workshop represented a significant milestone in tailoring a comprehensive methodology to assess and address the interlinked risks posed by climate change and violent extremism in the Mauritanian context.
The United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI), in cooperation with the Office of Public Counsel for the Defence (OPCD) of the International Criminal Court (ICC), is pleased to announce the thirteenth edition of the International Criminal Law Defence Seminar. Scheduled to take place from 14 to 17 April 2025, this comprehensive four-day programme will be hosted at the United Nations Campus in Turin, Italy.
Technological advancements have revolutionised global communication and information sharing, offering unparalleled opportunities for collaboration across disciplines. However, they have also facilitated the rapid spread of misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech, jeopardising the integrity of the information ecosystem. Addressing these challenges is critical to safeguarding human rights, peace, and sustainable development.
On 9-10 December 2024, the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) delivered a specialized training course at the Institut für Mikrobiologie der Bundeswehr (IMB) in Munich, Germany. Organized in response to a request from the Institute, the training focused on enhancing the microbiologists’ capacities to effectively identify and counter disinformation campaigns targeting their work.
