There is increasing recognition that terrorists can benefit from organized crime, whether domestic or transnational, through trafficking in arms, persons, drugs, cultural property, the illicit exploitation and trafficking of natur
UNICRI and AIFA collaborate to protect human rights and promote ethical and legal standards for clinical drug trials in developing countries
UNICRI has recently received a contribution from the Italian Medicines Agency (AIFA) to implemen
Today, children and young people are exposed to exploitation, abuse and delinquency at an increasing rate. The reasons behind victimization and juvenile delinquency are many and complex.
The Biotechnology Initiative
Advances in Biotechnology are occurring at an unprecedented rate, opening doors for seeking improvements in important fields such as health, food and environment.
In response to growing evidence and Member States’ concerns about the links between transnational organized crime and terrorism (the nexus), and in continuation of the
UNICRI is participating in the EU-wide project “Addiction and Lifestyles in Contemporary Europe: Reframing Addictions Project (ALICE RAP)”, a five year research project which brings together participants from 43 research institutions in 25 Europea
The year 2020 marks two important landmarks in gender equality achievement: the 25th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform of Action and the 20th year of implementing Security Council resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security.
The Toolkit for Responsible AI Innovation in Law Enforcement (AI Toolkit) is a set of resources tailor-made to support law enforcement agencies to navigate t
The issue of cybercrime has been a focus of UNICRI since 2004, and after years of experience, UNICRI now possesses the skills and know-how to analyze trends concerning cybercrime in its many forms.
In recent times, the phenomenon of “foreign terrorist fighters” (FTFs) has expanded worldwide, especially in connection with the ongoing conflicts in Syria and Iraq. Although accurate and reliable data on FTFs are difficult to obtain, estimates suggest that more than 40.000 individuals have travelled from more than 100 countries in the world to join this conflict.
The increased number of returning FTFs, along with the increased frequency of terrorist acts worldwide, represents a challenge for international and national security.
ICAT statement of the Inter-Agency Coordination Group against Trafficking in Persons on the World Day against Trafficking
On the occasion of the World Day against Trafficking in Persons, the Inter-Agency Coordination Group against Trafficking in Persons (ICAT) calls on governments to better address the misuse of internet and information technology to facilitate human trafficking, and harness the potential of technology to enhance investigations and prosecutions of perpetrators, as well as the provision of assistance to victims.
On 16-17 July 2019, a UNICRI Team went to Beirut to discuss and consult with the Lebanese authorities responsible for preventing the trafficking of radiological and nuclear (RN) material. The visit was conducted within the framework of the project CONTACT – Enhancing capacities to prevent the trafficking of radiological and nuclear material in the Middle East. This regional project is funded by ‘Global Affairs Canada’.
UNICRI, through its Knowledge Center “Security through Research, Technology and Innovation" (SIRIO) in Geneva, organized an Expert Workshop on the Supply Chain Security.
The 4th edition of the UNICRI Summer Course on Migration and Human Rights ended on July 19th. The Course took place from the 15th of July to the 19th of July in Rome, Italy, and was organized by UNICRI in cooperation with John Cabot University. Its aim was to equip post-graduate students and young professionals with legal, social, scientific and theoretical tools to better understand and tackle the growing challenges of international migration.
Understanding the potential and promoting accountability
Law enforcement, academia, private sector and security specialists from across the globe gathered this week in Singapore to take stock of the future of security and policing challenges at the third biennial INTERPOL World. On the margins of this three-day event, the UNICRI Centre for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics and the INTERPOL Global Complex for Innovation convened the 2nd Global Meeting on Artificial Intelligence for Law Enforcement from 2-4 July.
UNICRI and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) organized the “Chemical and Biological Weapon Mobile Laboratory Prevention” workshop held on June 27-28, 2019 at the Palais de Nations in Geneva.
Advancements in artificial intelligence and robotics are increasingly relevant for our everyday lives and promise to fundamentally alter how we live, work, communicate, and move about.
On 24-25 June, UNICRI held a trilateral workshop for Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine on countering the trafficking of radiological and nuclear (RN) material in the Black Sea region. The event was made possible thanks to the financial support of the Norwegian Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (DSA).
There is increasing recognition that terrorists can benefit from organized crime, whether domestic or transnational, through trafficking in arms, persons, drugs, cultural property, the illicit exploitation and trafficking of natur
Marie Charlotte Bouësseau, Department of Ethics, Equity, Trade and Human Rights, Geneva Office, World Health Organization - WHO
In response to growing evidence and Member States’ concerns about the links between transnational organized crime and terrorism (the nexus), and in continuation of the
UNICRI is participating in the EU-wide project “Addiction and Lifestyles in Contemporary Europe: Reframing Addictions Project (ALICE RAP)”, a five year research project which brings together participants from 43 research institutions in 25 Europea
The year 2020 marks two important landmarks in gender equality achievement: the 25th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform of Action and the 20th year of implementing Security Council resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security.
Organised crime produces significant amounts of illicit revenue and proceeds globally.
The Toolkit for Responsible AI Innovation in Law Enforcement (AI Toolkit) is a set of resources tailor-made to support law enforcement agencies to navigate t
