The promotion of knowledgeable and reliable reporting was the focus of the first United Nations specialized course on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and autonomous robotics, organized in The Hague (The Netherlands) from 23 to 24 March 2016 by the Un
Organized by UNICRI and the Netherlands Institute of International Relations Clingendael
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a feature of science fiction writing for almost a century, but it is only in more recent years that the prospe
Promoting the establishment of international and regional networks to prevent and counter losses caused by illicit trafficking in precious metals
More than 80 high-ranking officials from governments, international organisations, NGOs and
International Meeting on “Countering illicit trafficking in precious metals”
Cape Town, 8-9 March 2016
An International meeting on “Countering illicit trafficking in precious metals”, organised by UNICRI with the support of the
Over the past three weeks some high level international experts have been delivering exclusive lectures to the group of selected students currently attending the International Expert Programme in Investigative and Legal Psychology
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 an
Séminaire International sur le projet de loi relatif à la confiscation civile comme instrument de lutte contre la corruption
Le Ministère des Domaines de l’État et des Affaires foncières organise les 3 et 4 mars 2016 sous le Haut Patrona
Ensuring supply-chain security: the role of anti-counterfeiting technologies
A new study prepared by UNICRI on the role of anti-counterfeiting technologies in increasing governments’ and citizens’ safety will be presented during an event
The Inter-Arab Nuclear Detection and Response Exercise Falcon
The United Arab Emirates will host the first Inter-Arab Nuclear Detection and Response Exercise FALCON, that will take place in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) on
The two-day specialized course that took place at the UNICRI HQ on 21-22 January brought together media professionals, international organizations representatives and environmental experts from 18 countries to share investigative tools and deepen
Discrimination, hate speech, and hate crime all have destabilizing effects on societal cohesiveness and human rights. With the increasing use of various forms of communication technology in recent years, the threat posed by hate speech has grown.
How Big Data Analytics can impact and possibly enhance the security of individuals and society
On 4-5 July 2016 the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) organized the workshop on “Using big data analytics to reinforce security.” The workshop took place at the Palais des Nations, Geneva and was attended by high level experts in this area from governmental institutions, law enforcement agencies, international organizations, the private sector and the academia.
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.
Mainstreaming gender and promoting vulnerable groups’ access to health and social services
Conclusion of workshop on DAWN
The final workshop of Project DAWN (Drugs, Alcohol and Women Network) organized by the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI), in cooperation with the Department of Anti-drug Policies of the Government of Italy) on 5th July, saw the participation of delegates from the partner countries, Italian governmental institutions and experts from the academia and the civil society organizations.
Reporting on cyber crime and the use of the internet for terrorist purposes
The rapid progress of information technology has been one of the key drivers for global development in the last years. However, these advances have generated new threats for the increasing connected world.
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
On 30 May 2016, the Swiss Ambassador to Tunisia, Her Excellency Rita Adam, delivered to Tunisian authorities a check in the amount of 500,000 Tunisian Dinars, corresponding to approximately US$234,000 dollars. UNICRI views this announcement as a very positive step forward in the recovery of stolen assets and applauds the cooperation and efforts of the Government of Switzerland and the Government of Tunisia.
Gammarth, le 30 mai 2016 Le Ministère des Domaines de l’État et des Affaires foncières de la Tunisie organise les 30 et 31 mai 2016, un Séminaire international sur la restitution des avoirs illicites se trouvant à l'étranger, et ce en collaboration avec l'Institut interrégional de recherche des Nations Unies sur la criminalité et la justice (UNICRI) et avec l'appui financier de l'Union européenne (UE).
New publication on illicit pesticides, organized crime and supply chain integrity
The promotion of knowledgeable and reliable reporting was the focus of the first United Nations specialized course on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and autonomous robotics, organized in The Hague (The Netherlands) from 23 to 24 March 2016 by the Un
Organized by UNICRI and the Netherlands Institute of International Relations Clingendael Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a feature of science fiction writing for almost a century, but it is only in more recent years that the prospe
Promoting the establishment of international and regional networks to prevent and counter losses caused by illicit trafficking in precious metals More than 80 high-ranking officials from governments, international organisations, NGOs and
International Meeting on “Countering illicit trafficking in precious metals” Cape Town, 8-9 March 2016 An International meeting on “Countering illicit trafficking in precious metals”, organised by UNICRI with the support of the
Over the past three weeks some high level international experts have been delivering exclusive lectures to the group of selected students currently attending the International Expert Programme in Investigative and Legal Psychology
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 an
Séminaire International sur le projet de loi relatif à la confiscation civile comme instrument de lutte contre la corruption Le Ministère des Domaines de l’État et des Affaires foncières organise les 3 et 4 mars 2016 sous le Haut Patrona
Ensuring supply-chain security: the role of anti-counterfeiting technologies A new study prepared by UNICRI on the role of anti-counterfeiting technologies in increasing governments’ and citizens’ safety will be presented during an event
The Inter-Arab Nuclear Detection and Response Exercise Falcon The United Arab Emirates will host the first Inter-Arab Nuclear Detection and Response Exercise FALCON, that will take place in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) on
The two-day specialized course that took place at the UNICRI HQ on 21-22 January brought together media professionals, international organizations representatives and environmental experts from 18 countries to share investigative tools and deepen
Discrimination, hate speech, and hate crime all have destabilizing effects on societal cohesiveness and human rights. With the increasing use of various forms of communication technology in recent years, the threat posed by hate speech has grown.