Globally, cultural heritage faces an increasing threat of destruction, not only due to the natural process of decay, but also due to political, security and social factors.
UNICRI has been tasked by the European Commission with the overall coordination, provision of technical assistance and monitoring the implementation of twelve projects in South Caucasus (Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia) and Central Asian countries
Opening ceremony of Summer School on Migration and Human rights
To mark the 5th edition of Summer School on Human Rights, this year focused on Migration, UNICRI and John Cabot University organised the screening of the Golden Bear winning documentary Fuocoammare (Fire at Sea) directed by Gianfranco Rosi. The screening took place on 11 July at the Aula Magna theatre at John Cabot Guarini Campus.
The world is currently experiencing an unprecedented level of migration. According to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs International Migration Report approximately 244 million people reside outside their country of origin.
New publication on illicit pesticides, organized crime and supply chain integrity
A new Report on “Illicit pesticides, organized crime and supply chain integrity” has been published by the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI).
Un atelier de formation sur les discours et les crimes haineux se tiendra à Paris du 13 au 15 Avril 2016. L'événement est organisé par l’Institut interrégional de recherche des Nations Unies sur la criminalité et la justice (UNICRI), en collaboration avec La Ligue de l'Enseignement. La formation est adressée aux avocats, juristes et officiers de police et vise à promouvoir la connaissance des stratégies de prévention et des actions contre les discours et crime haineux.
Over the past three weeks some high level international experts have been delivering exclusive lectures to the group of selected students currently attending the International Expert Programme in Investigative and Legal Psychology. This newly designed post-graduate programme worth 60 ECTS credits has been organized by UNICRI in collaboration with Åbo Akademi University (Finland), and with the support of the Salesian University Institute of Turin (Italy). As explained by the Scientific Coordinator, Prof.
Discrimination, hate speech, and hate crime all have destabilizing effects on societal cohesiveness and human rights. With the increasing use of various forms of communication technology in recent years, the threat posed by hate speech has grown. Words employed as weapons can be transmitted globally in a matter of seconds, fuelling prejudices and provoking physical hate crime.
The two-day specialized course that took place at the UNICRI HQ on 21-22 January brought together media professionals, international organizations representatives and environmental experts from 18 countries to share investigative tools and deepen knowledge of current threats to the natural environment.
The specialized course aimed to provide media and public information professionals with an in-depth understanding of environmental issues, especially those related to crime prevention, and their links with sustainable development and human rights.
Organized by UNICRI and the Netherlands Institute of International Relations Clingendael
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a feature of science fiction writing for almost a century, but it is only in more recent years that the prospect of truly autonomous robotics - even those that have only limited functionality - have become viable. While this potentially will provide great opportunities, the development of AI is likely to impact upon the very functioning of society, posing practical, ethical and security challenges.
The United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) is organizing a new course focused on crimes against the environment. The course, which will be held at the United Nations Campus in Turin on 21-22 January 2015, is tailored to journalists and chief information officers, as well as those who want to specialize in this area.
