United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI)
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| Introduction | The United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) was established in 1968. It focuses on crime prevention, criminal justice, and supporting the development of fair and effective justice systems to promote peace, human rights, and sustainable development globally. |
| Objectives | – Advance understanding of crime-related issues. – Promote just and efficient criminal justice systems. – Support adherence to international instruments and standards. – Facilitate international law enforcement cooperation and judicial assistance. |
| Members (2024) | – UNICRI does not have a formal membership structure. – Operates under a Board of Trustees composed of eminent experts. – Collaborates with all UN Member States, international organizations, and civil society to achieve its objectives. |
| Reports/Indices | – “Not Just Another Tool”: Public perceptions of AI in law enforcement (Nov 2024). – Freedom From Fear Magazine (F3): October 2024 issue titled “Is never again becoming time and again?” – “Generative AI”: Threats of child exploitation and abuse (Sept 2024). |
| – Strategic Response Framework: Tackling crimes linked to critical minerals (Sept 2024). – “Analysis of Lone Attacks”: Study on lone attackers’ radicalization (July 2024). – “Cultural Heritage Smuggling and Terrorism”: Examining their nexus (July 2024). | |
| – “Good Practices in Asset Recovery”: Multilingual report (June 2024). – “Beneath the Surface”: Dark web exploitation by violent extremists (June 2024). – “Nexus in Latin America”: Connections between organized crime and terrorism (June 2024). | |
| – UNSCR (United Nations Security Council Resolution) 1540 Compass: Implementation of WMD (Weapons of Mass Destruction) non-proliferation resolution (Apr 2024). – “Prosecutor’s Guide”: Handling radiological and nuclear crime cases. | |
| Instruments | – United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime – United Nations Convention against Corruption – Universal Declaration of Human Rights – International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights – 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development |
| Structure | – Board of Trustees: Governing body providing guidance. – Director: Leads operations and strategy. – Staff and Consultants: Professionals managing research, training, and technical cooperation projects. |
| Subsidiary Organs | UNICRI has no subsidiary organs but operates through: – Liaison offices in Brussels and Geneva. – Project offices in Algiers, Amman, Manila, Nairobi, Rabat, Tashkent, Tbilisi, and The Hague. |
| Committees | – Collaborates with UN bodies such as the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). – Participates in inter-agency initiatives like the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force. |
| Initiatives | – AI for Safer Children: Using AI to combat child exploitation. – Green Prisons Initiative: Exploring sustainability in prisons. – Nexus Initiative: Linking organized crime and terrorism. – EU CBRN CoE Initiative: Mitigating chemical, biological, radiological risks. |
| – UNICRI Centre for AI and Robotics: Examining AI and robotics in crime prevention. – Asset Recovery Initiatives: Enhancing mechanisms for tracing and recovering illicitly acquired assets. – Capacity-Building Workshops: Focused on global security and justice topics. |
