The United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) and the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) held an expert briefing entitled, “New Quest Unlocked” to explore the intersection of gaming and violent extremism. The event was organized in partnership with the Permanent Missions of Japan and the Kingdom of Morocco.

The United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) convened a regional meeting to review the outcomes of the priority-identification phase of the CONTACT-Central Asia project and outline the next steps in its implementation.

The United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI), in collaboration with the Government of Cambodia, and in coordination with the National Authority for the Prohibition of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Weapons (NACW), successfully held the Regional Expert-Level Workshop “Combating Organized Crime and Illicit Trafficking Related to Critical Minerals in Southeast Asia” on 4-5 December in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Cultural heritage is under increasing threat from natural decay, conflicts, political instability, and organized crime. The looting and trafficking of cultural artifacts have escalated, with links to international criminal networks and terrorism financing becoming more evident. These activities not only threaten our shared human history but also undermine global security and cultural diversity.

People who trust their police forces are more likely to support them in relying on artificial intelligence, says the report produced by UNICRI’s Centre for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics with the financial support of the European Union.