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UNICRI and DTRA Convene Specialized Workshop in Turin to Strengthen Capacities to Investigate and Prosecute Proliferation Finance
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The United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI), with the support of the United States Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), convened a specialized workshop titled “Strengthening Capacities to Investigate and Prosecute Proliferation Finance” on 14 May 2026 at UNICRI Headquarters in Turin, Italy.
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From Local Patterns to Global Insights: Exploring Interregional Crime and Justice Trends
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Side Event at the 35th Session of the CCPCJ
From Local Patterns to Global Insights: Exploring Interregional Crime and Justice Trends
Date and time: 4 June, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. CET
Venue: Vienna International Centre (VIC) – Room M6
Organizers: Permanent Mission of Italy to the International Organizations in Vienna and UNICRITags
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United Arab Emirates and International Partners Successfully Complete Groundbreaking CBRN Criminal Justice Training Programme
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Securing Radiological Supply Chains in Southeast Asia: UNICRI Convenes Regional Workshop in Cambodia within the framework of the SEA Chain project
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From healthcare and scientific research to industrial applications, radioactive sources play a vital role in modern societies. Yet, if diverted, stolen, or misused, these materials can also pose serious security risks, including potential criminal or terrorist exploitation. As the production and use of radioactive sources continue to expand across Southeast Asia, strengthening the integrity of radiological supply chains has become increasingly important.
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A Reality Check on Gaming and Violent Extremism
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Exploitation of gaming ecosystems is evolving. This article challenges common misconceptions, emphasising that risks vary by geographic context and platform. It advocates for an ecosystem-based approach — engaging developers and gamers directly — to move beyond ideological lenses and focus on the convergence of online harms to ensure safer digital spaces. -
CTED and UNICRI Convene Expert Group Meeting on Addressing Technology-Facilitated Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Linked to Terrorism
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On 12 May, the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) and the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) convened an Expert Group Meeting on addressing technology-facilitated sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) linked to terrorism. The meeting brought together experts from international organizations, civil society, academia, and think tanks at the Palais des Nations in Geneva to discuss more effective ways of tackling this rapidly evolving threat.
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29 May: Join Us Online to Explore the Nexus Between Terrorism and Criminal Activities in Africa with Leading Experts
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Explore the findings of UNICRI’s newly released report, Dangerous Liaisons: Assessing the Nexus Between Terrorism and Criminal Activities in Africa and engage with distinguished researchers and practitioners working on terrorism, illicit economies and security dynamics across Africa
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Ukraine advances towards a CBRN Risk Mitigation National Action Plan
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For more than 16 years, the European Union’s Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence (EU CBRN CoE) Initiative has stood as a model of international cooperation and resilience. Bringing together 63 partner countries, this flagship programme has not only fostered collaboration but also delivered tangible results in strengthening national and regional capabilities to prevent, detect, and respond to CBRN threats.
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New Publication Released! Progress Without Compass Rethinking Crime, Justice and Rights in an Algorithmic World
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As digital technologies continue to transform every dimension of modern life, they are also reshaping the nature of crime, security, and justice at an unprecedented pace. Artificial intelligence, algorithmic systems, online platforms, and emerging technologies are creating new opportunities for development and innovation, while simultaneously generating increasingly complex risks that transcend borders, institutions, and traditional governance frameworks.
