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UNICRI and Nine Civil Society Organizations Partner to Strengthen Resilience Against Crime and Terrorism in Africa
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Community-driven initiatives in Benin, Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria
Nine Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) across West Africa have joined forces with the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) to strengthen community resilience to the interlinkages between terrorism and criminal activities in the region.Tags
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Italy and UNICRI Convene High-Level Strategic Dialogue to Strengthen Cooperation on Crime Prevention and Justice
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In an increasingly complex global landscape marked by evolving forms of organised crime, technological disruption, geopolitical instability and growing threats to security and justice systems, addressing crime and justice challenges requires coordinated responses that combine research, policy dialogue and operational cooperation.
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Sustaining Training Efforts: Ukraine Strengthens National Capacity to Prosecute CBRN Crimes
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Ukraine strengthened its capacity to investigate and prosecute crimes involving chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) materials through a follow-up training course for prosecutors and judges organized under the European Union CBRN Centres of Excellence Initiative, reinforcing national preparedness and the rule of law.
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Namibia Advances Digital Rehabilitation in Prisons through a Virtual Reality Pilot Initiative
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From 10 to 12 March 2026, the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI), in partnership with the Namibian Correctional Service, organised a three-day workshop in Windhoek to pilot and validate a Virtual Reality (VR) rehabilitation tool designed to support offender rehabilitation in correctional settings.
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Coordinating Security Across Borders: Canada, Mexico and the United States Prepare for the FIFA World Cup 2026
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Shaping the Future of Digital Rehabilitation in Prisons - March 2026
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Evidence, practice and global lessons from UNICRI’s Digital Rehabilitation in Prisons project
Digital technologies are increasingly influencing the future of correctional systems worldwide. When applied responsibly, they can support rehabilitation, promote social reintegration and help prison administrations respond to evolving technological and societal realities.
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New Initiative to Strengthen Cybercrime Investigations in the Andean Region
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On 24 February 2026, the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI), in cooperation with the Escuela del Ministerio Público – Fiscalía de la Nación of Peru and with the support of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, launched a new initiative aimed at strengthening investigative capacities to address cyber-enabled crime in the Andean region.
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Strengthening Environmental Crime Journalism: Insights and Recommendations from a Global Training - Feb. 2026
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This briefing paper by UNICRI, the Nature Crime Alliance and the Financial Accountability and Corporate Transparency (FACT) Coalition sheds light on the key challenges facing investigative journalists reporting on environmental crime worldwide — and outlines practical recommendations to strengthen the field.
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Strengthening Environmental Crime Journalism: Insights and Recommendations from a Global Training
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A new briefing paper released by UNICRI, the Nature Crime Alliance and the Financial Accountability and Corporate Transparency (FACT) Coalition sheds light on the key challenges facing investigative journalists reporting on environmental crime worldwide — and outlines practical recommendations to strengthen the field.
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