UNITED NATIONS
AFRICAN INSTITUTE FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRIME AND THE TREATMENT OF OFFENDERS
NATIONS UNIES
INSTITUT AFRICAIN POUR LA PREVENTION DU CRIME ET LE TRAITEMENT DES DELINQUANTS
ESTABLISHED IN 1989
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WELCOME TO UNAFRI
UNAFRI is an entity of the United Nations system which presents itself as a satellite body of the United Nations Commission for Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice at the regional level. This Commission itself is subordinate to the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.
Édouard KITIO
Docteur en Droit Privé/Magistrat Hors Hiérarchie
Médiateur certifié et
Expert-Formateur en Droit
DIRECTEUR GENERAL
Meeting With UBA
We met with the Uganda Bankers' Association (UBA) delegation to discuss potential partnerships. UBA's Executive Director, Mr. Wilbroad Owor, emphasized collaboration on tackling financial crimes and cybersecurity
OUR STRATEGIC PLAN 2024-2028
UNAFRI and Uganda Electoral Commission Explore Strategic Partnership to Enhance Electoral Integrity Ahead of 2026 Elections
In a significant move towards improving electoral processes across Africa, the United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders (UNAFRI) held a constructive meeting today with the Uganda Electoral Commission (UEC).
Collaborative Meeting with (JTI)
We were hosted by Hon. Lady Justice Damalie Lwanga, to discuss collaborations on research and training to address cybercrime and AI new trends in the judicial system.
UNAFRI Conferences 2025
We are pleased to announce that the Africa Zoom Conference (Conference C5-UNAFRI 2025), held on 29 July 2025.
We thank all our participants, partners, and stakeholders for their active engagement and valuable contributions throughout the 2025 conference series. Your insights and collaboration continue to strengthen Africa’s voice on issues of justice, security, and development.
Please stay tuned for updates on the 2026 UN Crime Congress in UAE and future UNAFRI conferences. We look forward to your continued support as we champion equal access to justice and safe, secure societies across the continent.
➡️ For past conference reports and materials, please visit our [Publications & Resources section].
UNAFRI
As the window of United Nations Crime Prevention strategies and framework to Africa, the Institute derives its legitimacy for its operations from the needs of Member States in Crime Prevention, particularly as Crime has been noted to be a major impediment to sustained social development.