The spread of terrorist and violent extremist content online fuels harmful narratives, exacerbates real-world tensions, and undermines community safety — especially for marginalized groups. This is used to radicalize, manipulate, and exploit users for ideological or financial gain. While the counter-terrorism community continues to struggle with this challenge globally, many regions, such as Southeast Asia, face unique circumstances that shape their ability to respond effectively. 

Reggio Calabria, 20 November 2025. On the occasion of World Children’s Day, the Italian Sports Centre (CSI) of Reggio Calabria, in collaboration with the Office of the Ombudsperson for Children and Adolescents and UNICRI, launched an innovative project promoting participation, inclusion, and urban and social regeneration: the Interactive Map of public outdoor sports spaces in the city of Reggio Calabria.

The United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI), through its Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, partnered with the Supreme Judiciary Council of the State of Qatar to deliver a specialized five-day training programme on the role of AI in advancing criminal justice. The event took place from 27 to 31 October at the UNICRI Centre in The Hague and concluded at the historic Peace Palace’s Great Hall of Justice.