Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Reform

The UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice

The UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice takes place in Kyoto, Japan from 7 to 12 March 2021. Please click here for the organizational arrangements for the 14th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice. Given the COVID-19 situation and the relating health measures and restrictions, the Congress will be held in a hybrid format, please click here for information on registration.

Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice

Overview of all events and exhibits

News and Events

March 2021

• 21/03/2021 - International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
• 18/03/2021 - UNODC “Building Networks Behind Prison Walls” Webinar Series continues with special focus on Mental Health in Prisons
• 17/03/2021 - UNODC's E4J initiative receives Secretary-General 2020 Innovation Award
• 12/03/2021 - Unique hybrid 14th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice closes in Kyoto, Japan
• 11/03/2021 - Putting the commitments of the Kyoto Crime Congress into action
• 10/03/2021 - COVID-19 response in prisons, targeting corruption and crime in sports, and youth as change agents in focus at Kyoto Crime Congress
• 09/03/2021 - Kyoto Crime Congress spotlights urban safety, justice for all, and judicial cooperation
• 08/03/2021 - Crime Congress highlights gender dimension in addressing terrorism, assistance to human trafficking victims, and corruption in wildlife crime
• 07/03/2021 - Kyoto Crime Congress agrees declaration to tackle growing crime threats and promote inclusive COVID-19 recovery
• 07/03/2021 - From Doha to Kyoto, UNODC's mission to promote the rule of law continues
• 05/03/2021 - UNODC and civil society discuss role of crime prevention in supporting development ahead of UN Crime Congress
• 04/03/2021 - UNODC supports Member States in developing SAN-PVE, a regional network to prevent violent extremism in South Asia
• 01/03/2021 - UNODC forges new partnerships in Peru to advance youth crime prevention through sport, despite the pandemic

February 2021

• 23/02/2021 - UNODC and Japan sign US$ 3.7 million agreement for the construction of new Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre in Maldives

• 12/02/2021 - UNODC Supports Quality and Effective Investigation, Prosecution & Custodial Services in Ethiopia
• 08/02/2021 - UNODC & Tunisia Build Partnership to Curtail the Spread of COVID-19 in Prisons
• 05/02/2021 - UNODC & Partners Support Uganda in Developing Tools for Preventing Violent Extremism in Prisons
• 04/02/2021 - UNODC & Partners Protect Maritime Trade Routes in the Indian Ocean
• 01/02/2021 - UNODC & UN Women Take a Survivor-Centred Approach to Police Services During Global Pandemic

January 2021

• 25/01/2021 - New Publication Unveils Four Years of Data, Showcasing Sport as a Critical Tool for Youth Crime Prevention
• 19/01/2021 - UNODC Revitalizes the Yemen Coast Guard Through a Gender-Focused Approach
• 13/01/2021 - Police Officers Trained by UNODC in Mexico Are Recognized for Their Work on Behalf of Victims of Gender-Based Violence
• 12/01/2021 - UNODC Highlights Achievements of the Joint Global Initiative on Preventing Violent Extremism in Prisons
• 07/01/2021 - Leaving No One Behind: Strengthening Youth Resilience During and After the Pandemic in Tajikistan
• 04/01/2021 - UNODC Remains Committed to Youth Engagement Through Technology

December 2020

• 30/12/2020 - UNODC Celebrates Its Enduring Commitment to Fighting Gender-Based Violence & Discrimination
• 21/12/2020 - Promoting Safety and Rehabilitation in Prison During the Most Unusual of Years
• 18/12/2020 - UNODC Empowers Female Officers in Maritime Law Enforcement Across Eastern Africa
• 17/12/2020 - UNODC Trains Ethiopian Prison Officials on the Nelson Mandela Rules & the Bangkok Rules
• 17/12/2020 - UNODC Launches Campaign to Support Vulnerable Groups during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Mexico
• 15/12/2020 - E4J’s Global Dialogue Series: Reimagining Education for a More Just World
• 08/12/2020 - UNODC & Partners Help Survivors of Violence Seek Justice Through Forensic Science in the West Bank
• 04/12/2020 - CCPCJ 29th Regular and Reconvened Sessions Bring Together Participants From 120 Member States and 40 Organizations
• 03/12/2020 - UNODC Joint Event in Viet Nam Engages Youth With Disabilities, Other Partners to Combat Violence Against Women and Children
• 02/12/2020 - UNODC, Uzbekistan Work Together to Empower Youth as Actors of Positive Change & Build Community Resilience
• 01/12/2020 - UNODC Chief & Goodwill Ambassadors Take a Stand Against Gender-Based Violence

November 2020

• 27/11/2020 - UNODC Trains Female Law Enforcement Officers to Address Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling
• 26/11/2020 - UNODC, INTERPOL Conduct Mock Piracy Trial in Ghana as Part of Overall Reform
• 25/11/2020 - UNODC Research Highlights Drop in Reporting of Sexual Violence to Police and Justice Services During Lockdowns
• 25/11/2020 - Executive Director, UN Office on Drugs and Crime, Ghada Waly: Statement on International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
• 16/11/2020 - UNODC Celebrates 20th Anniversary of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC)
• 05/11/2020 - The Challenges of Protecting Youth From Crime and Violence in a Pandemic

October 2020

• 30/10/2020 - Protecting Children From Terrorism and Violent Extremism
• 30/10/2020 - UNODC & Partners Promote Maritime Domain Awareness in the Indian and Pacific Oceans
• 22/10/2020 - UNODC & Partners Launch EU-Funded Programme on Port Security and Safety of Navigation
• 08/10/2020 - UNODC Provides Ongoing Assistance to Eastern Africa Police Amidst COVID-19

September 2020

• 25/09/2020 - UNODC, UNDP & partners mitigate the impact of COVID-19 through access to legal aid
• 17/09/2020 - UNODC leverages sport to leave no one behind during COVID
• 11/09/2020 - UNODC launches online module on femicide prevention and police action
• 04/09/2020 - UNODC GMCP Seychelles hosts first maritime law enforcement courses aimed at combatting crimes on board fishing vessels
• 03/09/2020 - UNODC-UN Women-INTERPOL report on women in law enforcement in the ASEAN region: increasing participation will improve effectiveness

August 2020

• 24/08/2020 - UNODC supports the municipality of Queretaro, Mexico, in responding to local safety and security needs in times of COVID-19
• 21/08/2020 - UNODC celebrates International Youth Day
• 04/08/2020 - COVID-19: Launch of first ever online training for Kenya's National Police Service

 

July 2020

• 22/07/2020 - COVID-19 in prisons - Member States and UNODC reiterate their commitment to the Nelson Mandela Rules
• 06/07/2020 - Strengthening prevention efforts in addressing drivers of violent extremism and radicalization among young people, UNODC launches new Guide on Preventing Violent Extremism through Sport

June 2020

• 17/06/2020 - Promoting a more humane criminal justice system, UNODC launches brand new prisoner classification guide
• 01/06/2020 - UNODC and EU strengthen resilience of Sri Lankan prisons to COVID-19

May 2020

• 28/05/2020 - UNODC and UNDP issue guidance note on ensuring access to justice during the COVID-19 pandemic
• 27/05/2020 - UNODC Executive Director joins call to combat violence against women and girls through the Spotlight Initiative campaign I am #WithHer
• 12/05/2020 - Good prison health is good public health: Responding to COVID-19 in Somalia's prisons
• 11/05/2020 - UNODC's new data portal makes its reliable global data on drugs and crime easier to access and visualize
• 06/05/2020 - To address fears of prisoners from COVID-19 and minimize risk of transmission, UNODC donates medical supplies to Ethiopia's prisons

April 2020

• 30/04/2020 - With 'Lockdown Learners' initiative, UNODC engages youth confined by COVID-19
• 27/04/2020 - UNODC supports virtual capacity building to prevent communicable diseases in prison settings in the United Arab Emirates
• 24/04/2020 - With UNODC support, Namibia prisoner rehabilitation project helps stop COVID-19 spread
• 23/04/2020 - Forum for Maritime Law Enforcement Personnel on Managing COVID19 Cases at Sea held Virtually
• 17/04/2020 - UNODC Deploys Mentors to Prevent and Combat Violent Extremism in Sri Lankan Prisons
• 06/04/2020 - UNODC supports police in preventing crime and responding to COVID-19 outbreak in Kyrgyzstan

March 2020

• 31/03/2020 - In response to COVID-19, UNODC in Lebanon acts to protect the most vulnerable in prisons
• 26/03/2020 - As universities move to online teaching, UNODC's rule of law modules will enrich any curriculum
• 25/03/2020 - UNODC Delivers Training on Maritime Interdictions for Overcrowded Vessels for South and Southeast Asian Countries
• 18/03/2020 - "Society may judge what we did, but it cannot judge what we will become": Providing a new chance to female prisoners in Indonesia
• 12/03/2020 - Protecting children from terrorism: Indonesia launches the "Bali Call for Action for the implementation of the UNODC Roadmap"
• 10/03/2020 - UNODC Supports the Reintegration of Girls in Conflict with the Law in Kenya Through Fashion
• 06/03/2020 - UNODC Delivers Vessel Searching Training Courses in the Maldives and Seychelles

February 2020

• 27/02/2020 - UNODC co-organizes ASEAN Regional Conference to accelerate action on child online protection
• 14/02/2020 - UNODC launches hydroponics and soap production prisoner rehabilitation projects in Namibia

January 2020

• 07/01/2020 - UNODC conducts exercise to counter maritime crime in Sri Lanka
• 06/01/2020 - Integrating sport into youth crime prevention and criminal justice strategies in focus at expert UNODC event