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Access to Justice in the Digital Age: Empowering Victims of Cybercrime in Africa

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Access to Justice in the Digital Age: Empowering Victims of Cybercrime in Africa

 

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

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.

Climate Talks: Navigating the Interconnected Risks of Climate Change and Violent Extremism

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.  

UNICRI, UAE Executive Office, and DTRA Convene Strategic Workshop to Address Proliferation Finance Risks and Enhance Cooperation

UNICRI, UAE Executive Office, and DTRA Convene Strategic Workshop to Address Proliferation Finance

 

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. 

UNICRI and Italy Strengthen Cooperation to Address Transnational Threats

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.

Advancing Ukraine’s CBRN Prosecution and Adjudication Capabilities through a Practical Mock Trial

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.

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