Vulnerable groups

by Alessandra Liquori O'Neil

There is no denying that since its emergence in early 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has prominently sat at the centre of public attention across the globe and will continue to dominate the news cycle - for good reason - for the foreseeable future.

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.

Today, 30 July 2018, marks the fifth World Day against trafficking in persons, which represents an important opportunity to reflect on our shared responsibility and show solidarity with the victims of this crime.

Countering trafficking and smuggling in the Mediterranean: challenges, good practices and the ways forward in protecting the most vulnerable people The expert meeting entitled “Countering trafficking and smuggling in the Mediterranean: c

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,

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 screeni

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 Int

The United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) in cooperation with the United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has convened an international expert meeting on the community oriented approach to prevent and

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.

The United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) will deliver a Symposium on “Addressing vulnerabilities, increasing access to services: how to mainstream gender into policy and practice of substance use preventio

A new Report on “The Impacts of the Crisis on Gender Equality and Women’s Wellbeing in European Union (EU) Mediterranean Countries”  has been presented at the Palais des Nations in Geneva on 18 September 2014.

We are very sorry to hear of Ms. Maria do Carmo Medina’s passing away. Her contribution to the UNICRI project “Strengthening Juvenile Justice in Angola” was invaluable.

Counter-messages and alternative narratives represent a powerful tool to prevent and counter violent extremism.

Report on Children and Counter-Terrorism Terrorism is not a new phenomenon. However, it has acquired new dimensions in the twenty-first century.

Introduction UNICRI, in collaboration with the Italian Medicines Agency, GCP Promotion Unit, GCP and Pharmacovigilance Inspectorate, has undertaken research on the procedures adopted in clinical trials involving the participation of huma

In Mozambique persons with albinism are estimated at 20,000 to 30,000 individuals, a relatively small group, which is dispersed across the country.

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

The project launched in 2001 by UNICRI and funded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs maintained the country’s judicial traditions and pre-existing system based on reconciliation, while at the same time strengthening the institutional and administrative framework of the Angolan Juvenile Justice System.