Thanks to stringent regulatory control regimes enforced by states, the probability of a radiological or nuclear terrorist attack remains relatively low. However, given the major impact of such an incident, it is crucial to ensure a coherent and well-planned response.

New York – 15 February 2023: The United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI), with the support of the Permanent Mission of Italy, today launched its new Strategic Programme Framework (SPF) 2023 – 2026, which lays the foundation for its work over the next four years.

Online Roundtable Discussion to Commemorate the International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism

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The United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) held a capacity-building workshop from 1 to 3 February 2023 in Chisinau, Moldova, to improve the ability of local law enforcement officials to handle bomb alert cases.

The training provided a comprehensive overview of theoretical and practical methodologies adopted by other countries to assess risk, establish a reliable alert system, and streamline standard operating procedures.

On 26 and 27 January 2023, the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) held a two-day workshop in Rabat to consult with Moroccan authorities in charge of preventing and combating the threats stemming from potential chemical weapons attacks conducted by violent non-state actors. The workshop was conducted within the framework of the project “ATLAS – Preventing non-state actors from planning and carrying out chemical weapons attacks through intelligence-led operations”.