UNICRI, established as UNSDRI in 1968 by ECOSOC resolution 1086 B (XXXIX), is a United Nations entity mandated to contribute, through research, training, field activities and the collection, exchange and dissemination of information, to the formulation and implementation of improved policies in the field of crime prevention and control, due regard being paid to their intergration within broader policies for socio-economic change and development, and to the protection of human rights.

UNICRI's work programme reflects the priorities indicated by the United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice. The Institute assists intergovernmental organizations, governmental institutions and non-governmental organizations in their efforts in these regards and carries out projects at international, regional and national levels.

Recent UNICRI activities focus on perevention and control of organized crime (particularly trafficking in persons), prevention of terrorism and institutional building through the reform of criminal justice, including juvenile justice.

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