Publications

Organised crime groups, terrorists and non-state actors seek maximum visibility for their raison d'être and intend to cause extreme levels of panic among the population. They are known to be attracted to RN materials to achieve these goals. Radioactive and nuclear materials can facilitate many schemes, ranging from targeted exposure operations causing radiation sickness in one or more victims to the creation of devices designed to kill or cause serious injury. Ultimately, these activities can induce fear, panic and mass disruption.Despite the multitude of stringent regulatory control regimes e

"This year marks the 20th anniversary of the adoption of United Nations Security Council resolution 1540 (2004) (UNSCR 1540), a key pillar of the international security landscape and non-proliferation architecture. When it was adopted in 2004, the resolution formed part of the collective, international response in the face of Abdul Qadeer Khan’s nuclear proliferation network and a growing number of terrorist attacks. It aimed to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) and their means of delivery by non-State actors.Today, with rising political instability and global ins

This report examines the potential benefits and risks of introducing new technologies in prisons to facilitate prisoner rehabilitation. It aims to assist policymakers, practitioners, and those responsible for the design and delivery of rehabilitative programmes to understand how to leverage technologies to support prisoner rehabilitation effectively and ethically."Around the world, criminal justice systems are facing the challenge of rehabilitating prisoners effectively to reduce reoffending rates and create safer societies. Innovative digital technologies show promise in providing access to r

The UN Interregional Crime and Justice Institute (UNICRI), as a valuable component of the UN system, is well-placed to be a key contributor to the 2030 SDG’s gender equality goals. Its mandate in crime prevention, justice, and security is grounded in the fundamental UN principles of human rights and the rule of law. This situates the principles of gender equality and women’s rights as an important part of UNICRI’s work. This Gender Strategy complements UNICRI’s Strategic Programme Framework 2023-2026. It articulates how UNICRI will meet its commitment to gender as a cross-cutting theme set

Le Sahel est l’une des régions les plus instables d’Afrique subsaharienne. La violence généralisée et l’accès limité aux ressources, aux services essentiels et aux moyens de subsistance contribuent à une fragilité accrue et affectent la vie quotidienne des femmes, des filles, des hommes et des garçons. La pauvreté endémique, les inégalités — en particulier les inégalités de genre — et les violations des droits humains comptent parmi les multiples facteurs qui ont une forte incidence sur la sécurité de la región. Depuis 2015, l’Institut interrégional de recherche des Nations Unies sur la cri

The Sahel represents one of the most unstable areas in sub-Saharan Africa. Widespread violence and limited access to resources, essential services and means of subsistence contribute to increased fragility and impact the everyday life of women, girls, men, and boys. Endemic poverty, inequality – particularly gender inequality – and human rights abuses are among the multiple factors that have a strong impact on the security of the region. Since 2015, the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) has been implementing projects to prevent violent extremism (PVE

Our world is increasingly digital, interconnected, and reliant on technology, and as we journey further into the 21st century, the transformative potential of digitalization becomes ever more undeniable. It touches all aspects of life, altering how we communicate, conduct business, and govern our societies. In this ever-evolving landscape, it is imperative that we strive to harness the power of digitalization to create a more just, inclusive, and sustainable future for all. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, comprised of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), is a commitment to

This groundbreaking report delves into the complexities of proliferation financing, a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of the wider proliferation process. The report is the result of rigorous research, extensive interviews, and data analysis conducted by a dedicated team of experts. It represents a project by UNICRI aimed at enhancing the understanding of risks associated with chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapon proliferation financing. The project also strives to raise awareness of and adherence to relevant international norms, ultimately identifying priority actions at

Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) disinformation is defined as intentionally misleading and deceptive information about CBRN threats that can potentially cause serious political, financial, and physical harm to governments, international organizations, the scientific community, academia, industry, and the population at large. In recent years, non-state actors (including terrorists, violent extremists, and organized criminal groups) have exploited vulnerabilities in the social media ecosystem to spread false information and manipulate people in relation to CBRN threats.

The Guide has been designed by the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) and the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) within the framework of the Global Programme on Security of Major Sporting Events and Promotion of Sport and Its Values as a Tool to Prevent Violent Extremism (PVE). Sport is universally recognized as a way to promote diversity, respect, tolerance and other values that support positive relationships between people, regar