UNICRI, in collaboration with the Tanzanian National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), the Italian Medicines Agency (AIFA) and the Bambino Gesù Pediatric Hospital, has organized a training course on respecting ethical principles and justice w
The United Nations Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda was inaugurated in 2000 with the unanimous adoption of the Security Council landmark resolution 1325.
"We, the Staff and Personnel of the United Nations wish to express our profound concern and outrage over the suffering of the people and especially the children of Syria. The crucible of war continues to hold the people, and especially the children of Syria, hostage. For six years, Syrians have experienced appalling violence and flagrant disregard for human life. For six years, the world has watched in horror. Human decency and conscience demands that we end the carnage now.
EU and International Organisations host Universal Children’s Day celebrations in Turin
To mark Universal Children’s Day 2016, the President of Piedmont, Sergio Chiamparino and the Mayor of Turin, Chiara Appendino, will join 200 children, representing many different nationalities, at an after-school celebration at the UN campus in Turin on Friday 18 November from 17:30 to 19:00.
UN Day marks the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter. With the ratification of this founding document by the majority of its signatories the United Nations officially came into being.
Opening ceremony of Summer School on Migration and Human rights
To mark the 5th edition of Summer School on Human Rights, this year focused on Migration, UNICRI and John Cabot University organised the screening of the Golden Bear winning documentary Fuocoammare (Fire at Sea) directed by Gianfranco Rosi. The screening took place on 11 July at the Aula Magna theatre at John Cabot Guarini Campus.
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
The world is currently experiencing an unprecedented level of migration. According to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs International Migration Report approximately 244 million people reside outside their country of origin.
Un atelier de formation sur les discours et les crimes haineux se tiendra à Paris du 13 au 15 Avril 2016. L'événement est organisé par l’Institut interrégional de recherche des Nations Unies sur la criminalité et la justice (UNICRI), en collaboration avec La Ligue de l'Enseignement. La formation est adressée aux avocats, juristes et officiers de police et vise à promouvoir la connaissance des stratégies de prévention et des actions contre les discours et crime haineux.
Root causes of attacks against people with albinism
Witchcraft and Health
Geneva 22 February 2016 − Expert panelists will discuss root causes behind the violent attacks and discrimination against people with albinism, when they meet at an event at the United Nations Headquarters in Geneva (Room XXIII) on 7 March 2016 at 13:30.
The President of the National Italian Municipalities (ANCI) and Mayor of Turin, Mr. Piero Fassino, and the Director of the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI), Ms. Cindy J. Smith, met at the City Hall of Turin for the signing of the agreement between ANCI and UNICRI.
The agreement aims to lay the foundation for the cooperation between the two organizations in order to promote urban security, in particular by preventing crime, reducing vulnerabilities and promoting development and human rights.
