United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research InstituteUNICRI’s work focuses on Goal 16 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, that is centered on promoting peaceful, just and inclusive societies, free from crime and violence. Justice, crime prevention and the rule of law are the basis for fighting poverty and reducing inequalities while enhancing economic growth and stability and protecting the environment. UNICRI supports governments and the international community at large in tackling criminal threats to social peace, development and political stability.
UNICRI' s goals are:
to advance understanding of crime-related problems;
to foster just and efficient criminal justice systems;
to support the respect of international instruments and other standards;
to facilitate international law enforcement cooperation and judicial assistance.
