Moldova Strengthens Its CBRN Capabilities Amid Regional Challenges
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Pioneering Justice and Security: EU-Funded Project Strengthens National CBRN Capabilities in Moldova
In 2024, an ambitious new initiative titled “From CBRN Crime Scene to Courtroom” emerged as a critical milestone in the global effort to address Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) threats. Spearheaded under the European Union CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence (EU CBRN CoE) and fully funded by the European Commission’s Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), this pilot project is setting a new standard in CBRN forensics and legal capacity-building.
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Access to Justice in the Digital Age: Empowering Victims of Cybercrime in Africa
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Africa’s digital transformation is progressing rapidly, unlocking remarkable socio-economic opportunities across the continent. However, this transformation is also giving rise to a growing array of cyberthreats, with women and girls disproportionately affected. As internet penetration deepens, the gap between technological progress and legal safeguards is becoming more pronounced, exposing critical vulnerabilities in existing protection mechanisms.
Stop the Virus of Disinformation” In-Person Training in Bern, Switzerland
At the request of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) conducted a one-day, in-person training in Bern, Switzerland, on the 9th of May 2025. The session aimed to strengthen national capacities to counter disinformation related to chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) risks.
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Climate Talks: Navigating the Interconnected Risks of Climate Change and Violent Extremism
On 12 June 2025, UNICRI, together with the Permanent Missions of Germany and Mauritania, convened an expert discussion at the German House in New York on the increasingly interconnected risks of climate change and violent extremism. The discussion was part of the ongoing “Climate Talks” series, organised by German Mission.
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ECOSOC Welcomes the Contributions of UNICRI to the UN System in Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) during its 2025 Management Segment, adopted resolution E/2025/L.7, under agenda item 21 on United Nations Research and Training Institutes.
UNICRI, UAE Executive Office, and DTRA Convene Strategic Workshop to Address Proliferation Finance Risks and Enhance Cooperation
The United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI), in collaboration with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Executive Office for Control and Non-Proliferation (EOCN) and the United States Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), successfully concluded a two-day workshop titled “CBRN Proliferation Finance: The Emirati Perspective” on 27–28 May 2025 in Dubai.
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UNICRI and Italy Strengthen Cooperation to Address Transnational Threats
The United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) and the Department of Public Security of the Italian Ministry of the Interior signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to reinforce and expand their collaboration in preventing and countering complex criminal phenomena.
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Reaching the Midpoint: A Time for Reflection and Dialogue - UNICRI’s Consultation with Member States
Advancing Ukraine’s CBRN Prosecution and Adjudication Capabilities through a Practical Mock Trial
As threats involving chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) materials grow more complex, Ukraine is strengthening its preparedness through hands-on legal training. Central to this effort is a Mock Trial exercise, a practical component of the European Union (EU) Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Centres of Excellence (CoE) Initiative, aimed at improving the country’s capacity to investigate, prosecute, and adjudicate crimes involving CBRN elements.