UNICRI and Canada Initiate Cooperation on Enhancing Capacities to Counter Radiological and Nuclear Trafficking in Southest Asia
On 1 March 2021, UNICRI and Global Affairs Canada signed a multi-year agreement for the implementation of the project “CONTACT – Southeast Asia – Enhancing capacities to prevent the trafficking of radiological and nuclear (RN) material in Southeast Asia.”
Read MoreEnhancing capacities to prevent the trafficking of radiological and nuclear material in the Black Sea
Kyiv - Friday, January 22, 2021
Read MoreUN Global Programme partners hold first Online Youth Consultation on Preventing Violent Extremism through Sport
The Youth Consultation brought together 24 female and 26 male youth leaders, between the ages of 15 and 29, from 38 countries and five continents, with experience in the fields of sport, peacebuilding and/or the prevention of violent extremism (PVE).
Read MoreVirtual meeting on supply chain security and trafficking of precious metals
On 4 December 2020, UNICRI held the virtual meeting “Supply chain security: illicit trafficking of precious metals”. The meeting was organized by the UNICRI Knowledge Center SIRIO in Geneva.
Read MoreNew Report! Stop the virus of disinformation. The malicious use of social media during COVID-19 and technology options to fight it.
Stop the virus of disinformation: the malicious use of social media by terrorist, violent extremist and criminal groups during the COVID-19 pandemic. Risks and technology options
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- Online, 23-27 November 2020 Application deadline: 18 November 2020
- by Alessandra Liquori O'Neil
- This global crisis is touching every country, every family, every person and every sector of society.
- As the majority of countries has applied the social lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19, violence against women and girls has intensified.
- New York (09.00 – 10.30), Geneva (15.00 – 16.30), 2 July 2020.
- Talent Garden, Turin, Italy, 3 June 2020. The Digital Demo Day of the fifth edition of Innovation 4 Change (I4C) will take place on 3 July.
- This report on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for law enforcement is the most recent product of the collaboration on AI between the Innovation Centre of the International Criminal Police Organization
- 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.
- In Mozambique persons with albinism are estimated at 20,000 to 30,000 individuals, a relatively small group, which is dispersed across the country.
- 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.
- A technical report prepared by UNICRI on “Strengthening the Security and Integrity of the Precious Metals Supply Chain” has been presented and discussed on the occasion of the side-event held on 25
- 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.
- A technical report prepared by UNICRI on “Strengthening the Security and Integrity of the Precious Metals Supply Chain” has been presented and discussed on the occasion of the side-event held on 25
- 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.
- A technical report prepared by UNICRI on “Strengthening the Security and Integrity of the Precious Metals Supply Chain” has been presented and discussed on the occasion of the side-event held on 25

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Stop the virus of disinformation: the malicious use of social media by terrorist, violent extremist and criminal groups during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Malicious Uses and Abuses of Artificial Intelligence.
Video: Let's stand up together for gender equality, end violence, and #StopCoronaCrimes
As the majority of countries has applied the social lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19, violence against women and girls has intensified. According to UN Women, 243 million women and girls have suffered sexual and/or physical abuse committed by an intimate partner in the past 12 months. We believe that a gender perspectives should be included at all stages, during and following a crisis. A featured article by UNICRI's Programme Officer Alessandra Liquori O'Neill addresses national emergency response plans and gender issues in these challenging times.
Video: Global solidarity and cooperation to step up efforts against the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 crisis is touching every country, every family, every person and every sector of society. UNICRI continues to work with its partners and recipients, advocating for responsibility, solidarity, and protection globally. In this difficult time, let’s help each other and be united more than ever in a global effort.
Video: #StopCoronaCrimes - Cyber-crime during the Covid-19 pandemic
The proliferation of unethical, corrupt, and misleading practices, including fraud and counterfeiting, is on the rise and facilitated by the high demand for crucial medical supplies. The growing number of people spending time online (including children), combined with the sense of confinement and the anxiety generated from the lockdown, have provided additional opportunities for cybercriminals to take advantage of the situation and make more money or undermine institutions.
One year at UNICRI
As the 2019 year comes to a close, we want to share with you some highlights of our work. Our mission is to advance justice and the rule of law in support of peace, human rights, security and sustainable development.
Video: The nexus between transnational organized crime and terrorism
The nexus between transnational organized crime and terrorism represents a growing threat worldwide. The confluence of criminal and terrorist actors, tactics and resources enable them to gain stronger capacities to threaten peace, security and economic development.