Introduction

UNICRI has developed and is periodically updating the International Repository of Institutions against Sexual Exploitation of Minors (IRISEM), a database containing the most relevant institutions / organizations committed to contrast, reduce and prevent trafficking and sexual exploitation of minors around the world.

You will find:

• Name and acronym
• Category, explaining the status of the institution / organization (NGO, NGO Coalition, Intergovernmental Organization, Research Centre, Program, Forum, Association, Network, Website)
• Website and website languages
• Postal Address and contacts details - phone, fax number and e-mail of the Headquarters. "Other contacts" indicates contact details of other relevant offices (e.g. regional offices or affiliated institutions / organizations)
• HQ (Headquarters)
  RO (Regional Offices)
  FO (Field Offices)
• Description, giving details about the institution / organization's name, origins, affiliation, objectives / mission and field of activities

PLEASE NOTE: All of the information was provided through direct contacts and/or websites of the institutions / organizations (the description in quotation refers to what is written in the website of the institution / organization). UNICRI does not consider IRISEM exhaustive and complete, but an open and "ongoing" source of information. Thus, institutions / organizations responding to the criteria indicated above and not included in the repository are welcome. If you wish, you can submit all the relevant information to the following e-mail address:

informationunicri.org

UNICRI does not take responsibility on the content's reliability of the institutions / organizations' websites. Hyperlinks to and from our site do not represent an endorsement of the content of these sites. Any change and updating brought to our attention will be inserted.

The second edition of the specialized training on global threats to justice, peace and security which UNICRI launched in 2017, will take place from 16 October to 15 December 2017. The training combines the various areas of expertise developed by the Institute over the almost 50 years of its operation in the field of crime prevention and criminal justice.

This intensive course examines the evolution of crime and security threats and the international instruments and legal frameworks to prevent and counter old and new phenomena affecting countries all around the world.

Participants will acquire in-depth knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects related to the international instruments for the prevention and punishment of transnational crimes and human rights violations.

In line with UNICRI's current areas of work, the course focuses on emerging trends and security issues deriving from globalization. In particular, the course addresses threats associated with technological advances and related complex issues that require a high level of specialization and a multidisciplinary approach combining different perspectives and sectors.

UNICRI plays a leading role in specific and important niche areas and supports the work of other international organizations through its specialized and advanced services.

Lecturers are renowned experts in crime prevention and justice related issues, members of the academia and policy makers, law enforcement officers, prosecutors, judges, and other justice personnel from national, regional and international organizations at the forefront of the fight against threats to justice, peace, development and stability.

The specialized training promotes transfer of good practices and enhances networking with leading academic institutions, national, regional and international organizations, and research centres.

With this new specialized training programme, UNICRI aims to build the capabilities of post graduate students and professionals in different areas. The Institute intends to develop expert competencies and leadership in the field of justice, crime prevention, human rights protection and development.

The training will empower a new generation of professionals able to address critical issues through substantive knowledge and innovative thinking. It will contribute to strengthening the rule of law and promote change through the development of human capital.

Capacity-building and specialized training are UNICRI's core business and cut across its programme of work on various thematic areas with the aim of creating and testing new and holistic approaches to prevent crime and promote justice, human rights protection and development.

Programme

The following topics will be addressed during the course:

• Transnational organized crime (16 - 20 October 2017)
• Corruption, money-laundering and asset recovery (23 - 27 October 2017)
• Trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants (30 October - 3 November 2017)
• Environmental crimes (6 - 10 November 2017)
• Counter-terrorism (13-17 November 2017)
• CBRN Threats including Weapons of Mass Destruction (20 - 24 November 2017)
• Cybercrime, cybersecurity and cyberterrorism (27 November - 1 December 2017)
• Emerging technologies and security (4 - 8 December 2017)
• Study visits and preparation of an article to be published on UNICRI's Magazine (11 - 16 December 2017)

Classes: 8 hrs per day with an additional 1hr lunch break. Participants must attend all lessons and practical sessions during the training programme to qualify for the Certificate of Participation from UNICRI.

Entry requirements and application

The course is designed for university graduates in Law, Criminology, Political Science, International Relations, Economics, Social Science, Public Policy and other relevant disciplines. It is also suited to professionals working in governmental institutions, local authorities, international and non-governmental organizations, and wishing to specialize in the topics addressed by the course.

Candidates must have a very good working knowledge of English.

Deadline for application to each module is 10 days before the course takes place.

Deadline for application to the entire nine-week specialized training is 27 August 2017. Late applications may be considered at the discretion of UNICRI.

Venue

United Nations Campus in Turin (Italy), Viale Maestri del Lavoro 10. Due to limited space, classes may be held in a variety of buildings in Turin.

Certificate of participation

Upon completion of the course, participants will receive UNICRI certificate of participation to the specialized training. Those attending one or more modules will receive the certificates related to the specific topics addressed.

Contacts

For additional information:

Email: tae@unicri.org (please indicate the title of the course in the subject of the email) Tel: (+39) 011 6537157.

Overview

The UNICRI Masterclass on Cyber Threats aims to provide media and public relations professionals, as well as those planning a career in public information and communication, with a deeper understanding of new threats to independent reporting and information sharing. The focus of the course is on cyber threats, digital security and the role of media in countering misinformation.

Information is one of the most powerful tools: it influences political decision-making and public opinion and ultimately establishes most of the priorities and the agenda items of the international community. This makes the independence of journalists and the accuracy of their reporting particularly important, especially when covering security issues.

The limitations to independent and accurate reporting are amplified by the increasing prevalence of misinformation in an interconnected world, and the continuance of threats to journalists’ safety and threats to freedom of the press more generally. To deepen the understanding of these challenges, the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) organizes a specialized course on cyber security from 6 to 7 November 2017.

Over the two-day course participants will become acquainted with the latest developments in cyber threats, crisis communication strategies and privacy issues. Journalists and public information professionals will acquire key tools to find and verify sources reliability, to secure their personal information and media infrastructures, to frame ethical debates on national security and freedom of expression.

Participants will meet high-level cyber security experts, as well as practitioners from international organizations and media professionals in this field, expanding their professional network in a select, international environment.

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Overview

UNICRI’s Biosecurity Masterclass aims to provide media and public relations professionals, as well as those planning a career in public information, with an in-depth understanding of how advances in modern biology are represented as posing new security threats to states and citizens. The focus of the two-day workshop is on the societal implications of biotechnology, with an emphasis on how the subjects of bioterrorism and biosecurity are represented and communicated in the media.

Over the last 30 years, biotechnology has been used for both beneficial and destructive purposes. While enabling new medical therapies and industrial processes, it has also sparked new opportunities for the production of biological weapons by non-state actors. Inscribed under the concept of the ‘dual-use dilemma’, biotechnology is increasingly represented as ‘revolutionary’ and potentially ‘catastrophic’.

In this context, media and public information professionals play a crucial role in communicating, interpreting and reporting complex issues related to advances in biotechnology, concerns about bioterrorism and heightened demands for biosecurity. A clear, objective and reliable reporting is central to inform citizens and institutions.

The Masterclass will be structured as follows:

Part 1: Framing the threat and methods of prevention
Participants will deepen their knowledge of biotechnology, bioterrorism, and the preventative strategies associated with biosecurity.

Part 2: The role of media
Participants will learn how to identify reliable sources, interview scientists and report facts and threats. They will acquire key tools to report compelling news stories and to frame bioethical debates, meeting world-class scientists and media professionals in this field, expanding their professional network in a select, international environment.

This workshop is conducted under the framework of the CBRN Risk Mitigation and Security Governance Programme.

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