About UNICRI
UNICRI's programmes aim to promote national self-reliance and the development of institutional capabilities. To this end, UNICRI provides a one-stop facility offering high-level expertise in crime prevention and criminal justice problems. Technical co-operation is enhanced by the use of action-oriented research to assist in the formulation of improved policies and concrete intervention programmes. Institutional and on-the-job training of specialized personnel form an integral part of UNICRI activities.Activities by UNICRI
Summer School on Artificial Intelligence, Ethics and Human Rights
Global ItalyThe Summer School on Artificial Intelligence, Ethics and Human Rights is an annual five-day international training programme jointly organized by UNICRI and LUMSA Human Academy. Delivered in a hybrid format from Rome and online, the course provides participants with an interdisciplinary understanding of AI technologies, their societal impacts, and the ethical and human rights challenges they raise. Through lectures, case studies, debates and expert discussions, the programme explores topics such as AI governance, algorithmic bias, transparency, accountability, privacy, and the application of AI in fields including criminal justice, healthcare and labour, with a strong emphasis on responsible, human-centric innovation.
Activity Type Trainings/WorkshopsAdvancing Judicial Excellence through AI Training for the State of Qatar
Arab States QatarThe project, “Advancing Judicial Excellence: Consultations and Mentoring in AI, Criminal Justice, and Human Rights for the Supreme Judiciary Council of the State of Qatar,” aims to strengthen the capacity of Qatari criminal-court judges to address the complex challenges posed by artificial intelligence in criminal justice, in line with international standards and human rights principles. Implemented by UNICRI’s Centre for AI and Robotics in collaboration with the Supreme Judiciary Council of the State of Qatar, the initiative combines research, needs assessments, and tailored curriculum development to deliver specialized training on AI, international law and governance, cybercrime, and malicious uses of AI. Through two comprehensive five-day training programmes, expert engagement, practical learning components, and evaluation mechanisms, the project seeks to equip judges with the knowledge and competencies necessary to responsibly integrate AI within judicial processes and strengthen the resilience of Qatar’s justice system in the face of emerging technological challenges.
Activity Type Trainings/WorkshopsTechnical AssistanceAwareness/AdvocacyBuilding Capacities of Law Enforcement Worldwide to Leverage the Positive Potential of Artificial Intelligence to Combat Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Global United Arab EmiratesThe AI for Safer Children initiative aims to explore the positive potential of AI to support law enforcement agencies to prevent, detect and prosecute child sexual exploitation and abuse. The project aims to tackle this issue through the continued development of its AI for Safer Children Global Hub – a unique, online platform where law enforcement officers can access a repository of information on 80 AI tools that are available to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse. The Global Hub also allows law enforcement officers to communicate with each other and learn how to implement and use AI tools responsibly within their workflow. To further distribute the Global Hub’s information and resources, the AI for Safer Children initiative is also offering free online and in-person training to advance the capacities of law enforcement agencies across the globe.
Activity Type AI Tools/SolutionsTrainings/WorkshopsTechnical AssistanceResearch/Reports/AssessmentsPolicy/Regulatory GuidanceAwareness/AdvocacyNetworks/Mentorship/ExchangeOperation of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States NetherlandsThe Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics is a specialized centre of the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI). It was established in 2017 and is located in The Hague, the Netherlands. The focus of the Centre is to advance understanding of the challenges and opportunities brought by artificial intelligence (AI) and other new and emerging technologies from the perspective of justice, crime and other security threats. It seeks to support Member States both through practically-oriented policy guidance, research and reporting, as well as capacity building activities to leverage the potential of these technologies in a responsible manner.
Activity Type Trainings/WorkshopsTechnical AssistanceResearch/Reports/AssessmentsPolicy/Regulatory GuidanceAwareness/AdvocacyNetworks/Mentorship/Exchange