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UNICRI Delivers Third Practical Training on Special Operations to Counter Radiological and Nuclear Trafficking
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On 13-17 July 2026, UNICRI conducted a third practical training course for operative officers on special operations aimed at countering radiological and nuclear (RN) trafficking. The training was held at the United Nations Campus in Turin, Italy and brought together representatives of the Security Service of Ukraine dealing with RN security.
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New UNICRI Report Calls for Integrated Approaches to Food Insecurity and Violent Extremism
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Food Insecurity and Violent Extremism: UNICRI's Strategic Response
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Food insecurity and violent extremism are among the defining challenges affecting peace, security and sustainable development in many regions of the world. While there is no direct causal relationship between the two, food insecurity can, in certain contexts, exacerbate grievances and vulnerabilities that violent extremist groups exploit for recruitment, influence and territorial control.
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Africa Shield 2026 Strengthens Regional Cooperation Against Proliferation Threats
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Shaping the Future of Migration Governance: Summer School on Migration and Human Rights
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CONTACT – Regional Train‐the‐Trainers Session for Security and Law Enforcement Instructors from Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan
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The United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI), within the framework of the CONTACT–Central Asia project, conducted a regional Train-the-Trainers (TTT) session on countering radiological and nuclear (RN) trafficking for instructors and operative officers from Kazakhstan’s and Uzbekistan’s security and law enforcement institutions.
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Turning Research into Action: UNICRI Convenes a Regional Workshop on the Nexus Between Terrorism and Criminal Activities in West Africa
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Call for Technology Inputs: Countering Criminal Infiltration in Critical Mineral Supply Chains
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Strengthening Moldova’s Capacity to Criminalize CBRN-Related Offences
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The investigation, prosecution, and adjudication of crimes involving Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) materials remain among the most complex challenges facing modern justice systems. These crimes often involve highly technical evidence, cross-border implications, and significant risks to public safety. For countries where legal frameworks, regulations, and standard operating procedures (SoPs) are still developing or incomplete, these challenges are even more pronounced.
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