Since 2012, Mali has faced significant instability, increasing episodes of violence and ongoing tensions generated by separate but interlinked issues, including scarcity of resources, longstanding intercommunal tensions, poor governance and weak provision of services. In such a context, various armed and terrorist groups have established their presence in Mali, initially in the north of the country but with a clear shift towards the centre and the south in recent years.
Risks and technology options
The Report describes how terrorist, violent extremist and organized criminal groups are trying to take advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic to expand their activities and jeopardize the efficacy and credibility of response measures by governments.
The COVID-19 crisis has amplified misinformation and disinformation on social media and has created new opportunities for violent non-state actors.
“This issue of the Magazine Freedom From Fear (F3) The day we discovered our fragility and our strength addresses the collateral effects of COVID-19 impacting criminal justice, namely, the growing influence of organized crime and terrorism and the rise of violence against and exploitation of women and children. I wish to commend all the authors and the Ghent University for exhibiting their commitment to research and innovation during these challenging times.
The potential of the Artificial Intelligence for law enforcement, legal professionals, the court system and even the penal system to augment human capabilities is enormous. However, we need to truly test the limits of our creativity and innovation to overcome the challenges that come with these technologies, as well as to develop entirely new approaches, standards and metrics that will be necessitated by them.
This report on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for law enforcement is the most recent product of the collaboration on AI between the Innovation Centre of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) and UNICRI's Centre for AI and Robotics. Together we have created a unique forum for law enforcement to discuss advancements in AI, as well as the impacts of using this technology to fight crime.
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Through our publications, we aim to deepen knowledge, foster collaboration, and drive forward sustainable solutions that promote justice, peace, security, accountability, equality, and development. Whether you are a policymaker, researcher, or practitioner, UNICRI’s publications serve as a trusted resource to inspire informed action and meaningful impact. Explore our collection to stay at the forefront of global and local security challenges.
09 Oct 2019
United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI), Promoting a gender responsive approach to addiction, UNICRI, Turin, 2015.
09 Oct 2019
Illicit pesticides represent a lucrative activity for organized crime and a concrete threat to security, development, health and the environment, and consequently require urgent response from the national and regional authorities, as well as the international community and the United Nations. To address this growing threat, UNICRI has developed a programme aimed at enhancing an international strategy to counter serious and organized crime involved crimes having an adverse impact on the environment, including in the trafficking of illicit pesticides.
09 Oct 2019
United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI), Guidelines for IT Security in SMEs, UNICRI, Turin, 2015
09 Oct 2019
United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI), Promoting a gender responsive approach to addiction, UNICRI, Turin, 2015.
09 Oct 2019
Illicit pesticides represent a lucrative activity for organized crime and a concrete threat to security, development, health and the environment, and consequently require urgent response from the national and regional authorities, as well as the international community and the United Nations. To address this growing threat, UNICRI has developed a programme aimed at enhancing an international strategy to counter serious and organized crime involved crimes having an adverse impact on the environment, including in the trafficking of illicit pesticides.
09 Oct 2019
United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI), Guidelines for IT Security in SMEs, UNICRI, Turin, 2015
09 Oct 2019
United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI), Promoting a gender responsive approach to addiction, UNICRI, Turin, 2015.
09 Oct 2019
Illicit pesticides represent a lucrative activity for organized crime and a concrete threat to security, development, health and the environment, and consequently require urgent response from the national and regional authorities, as well as the international community and the United Nations. To address this growing threat, UNICRI has developed a programme aimed at enhancing an international strategy to counter serious and organized crime involved crimes having an adverse impact on the environment, including in the trafficking of illicit pesticides.
09 Oct 2019
United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI), Guidelines for IT Security in SMEs, UNICRI, Turin, 2015
09 Oct 2019
United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI), Promoting a gender responsive approach to addiction, UNICRI, Turin, 2015.
09 Oct 2019
Illicit pesticides represent a lucrative activity for organized crime and a concrete threat to security, development, health and the environment, and consequently require urgent response from the national and regional authorities, as well as the international community and the United Nations. To address this growing threat, UNICRI has developed a programme aimed at enhancing an international strategy to counter serious and organized crime involved crimes having an adverse impact on the environment, including in the trafficking of illicit pesticides.
09 Oct 2019
United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI), Guidelines for IT Security in SMEs, UNICRI, Turin, 2015
A new report “Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for Law Enforcement” has been published by the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute’s (UNICRI), Centre for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics, and Innovation Centre of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL).
The report summarizes key findings, challenges and recommendations presented and discussed during the first INTERPOL - UNICRI Global Meeting on the Opportunities and Risks of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for Law Enforcement held in Singapore on 11-12 July 2018.
