UNICRI Strategic Engagement In Technology: Supporting The Fight Against Crime And Responding To The Misuse Of Technology
UNICRI' s strategy to counter the misuse of technology and other emerging crimes is reflected in the words of the Se
UNICRI has a long standing record in research, training and technical assistance projects aimed at promoting social justice in the attainment of human development.
A Risk and Response Assessment of Advances in Biothecnology
In collaboration with European Commission, UNICRI produced a report on the “Security Implications of Synthetic Biology and Nanobiotechnology - A Risk and Response Assessment of
UNICRI, in collaboration with the International Criminal Court Office of Public Counsel for the Defence (ICC-OPCD) and with the support of the International Association of Lawyers (Union Internationale des Avocats - UIA), runs on a yearly basis a
Gender Equality, Development and Women’s Rights in the EU Mediterranean Basin in the Years of Financial, Political and Social Crisis
The economic instability affecting many segments of societies in the European Union’s Mediterranean basi
Illicit pesticides represent a lucrative activity for organized crime and a concrete threat to security, development, health and the environment, and consequently require urgent response from the national and regional authorities, as well as the i
UNICRI 2019-2022 Strategic Programme Framework, contains the tools and approaches used by UNICRI to carry out its activities, as well as the Institute six strategic priorities.
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) have launched an insightful study on Illicit Financial Flows (I
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).
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A Risk and Response Assessment of Advances in Biothecnology In collaboration with European Commission, UNICRI produced a report on the “Security Implications of Synthetic Biology and Nanobiotechnology - A Risk and Response Assessment of
UNICRI, in collaboration with the International Criminal Court Office of Public Counsel for the Defence (ICC-OPCD) and with the support of the International Association of Lawyers (Union Internationale des Avocats - UIA), runs on a yearly basis a
Gender Equality, Development and Women’s Rights in the EU Mediterranean Basin in the Years of Financial, Political and Social Crisis The economic instability affecting many segments of societies in the European Union’s Mediterranean basi
UNICRI 2019-2022 Strategic Programme Framework, contains the tools and approaches used by UNICRI to carry out its activities, as well as the Institute six strategic priorities.
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) have launched an insightful study on Illicit Financial Flows (I
