On 7th November, UNAFRI participated in the international seminar organized by the International Scientific and Professional Advisory Council (ISPAC), held at Palazzo Edison in Milan, titled “Curbing Trafficking in Cultural Property: A Path for Global Strategy?” The event brought together a distinguished group of participants, including representatives from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), INTERPOL, UNESCO, as well as delegates from UNAFRI, Egypt, Italy,

On November 6, 2025, the Director-General of UNAFRI participated in the 2025 Autumn Coordination Meeting of the United Nations Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme Network of Institutes (PNI), held at the ISPAC Secretariat in Milan, Italy. The session was chaired by John Brandolino, Director of the Division for Treaty Affairs at UNODC, and gathered several heads of PNI institutions from around the world. During the meeting, Mr Brandolino provided a briefing on a ra

On November 3rd, the United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders (UNAFRI), led by Director General Dr. Edouard KITIO, had the honor of hosting Hon. Chris Rwakasisi, Chairperson of the PACEM HAVENS FOUNDATION. The foundation, a non-governmental organization founded by individuals formerly on death row, is dedicated to helping with the rehabilitation and reintegration of ex-prisoners into society. During the meeting, the delegatio

The United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders (UNAFRI) held a high-level meeting with the leadership of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on October 21, 2025. The ICC delegation was led by Her Excellency Ms. Tomoko Akane, President of the ICC, accompanied by Her Excellency Reine Alapini-Gansou, Vice President of the ICC, and other senior officials. Discussions centered on strengthening collaboration between the two instit

On October 21, 2025, Mr Munanura Andrew Karokora, the Deputy Director General had the honour to represent the United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders (UNAFRI) at the 3rd Financial Sector Anti-Fraud Forum an important platform organized by the Uganda Bankers Association in partnership with the Bank of Uganda. The forum brought together stakeholders from the financial sector, law enforcement, regulatory agencies, and the legal

UNAFRI joins the 3rd Financial Sector Anti-Fraud Forum 2025 to strengthen collaboration and resilience against financial and digital fraud in Africa.

UNAFRI celebrates Uganda’s 63rd Independence Day, urging all citizens to stay alert, celebrate responsibly, and keep communities safe.

On 2nd October 2025, UNAFRI joined the Africa Amnesty Month commemoration in Uganda, highlighting the voluntary surrender of over 30,000 illegal arms and reaffirming commitment to peace, security, and safer communities across Africa.

The Minister of State for Information, Communication and Technology and National Guidance officiated at the closing ceremony of the...

Efforts by the Directorate of Crime Intelligence to Prevent Crime and Promote Peace Ahead of 2026 Elections Commissioner Kasimo Thomas of...

Uganda continues to grapple with electoral corruption, a problem that undermines the nation’s democratic processes and disproportionately...

The Chairperson expressed his pleasure at attending the Peace Ambassadors workshop, held at the United Nations African Institute for the...

On 9 September 2025, a high-level delegation from the Office of the Special Presidential Assistant on Anti-Corruption at the State House visited the Director General of the United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders (UNAFRI) at his offices in Naguru, Kampala.

(UNAFRI) will organize a one-day workshop aimed at transforming Ugandan youth into peace ambassadors ahead of the country’s 2026 general elections.

The Director General of UNAFRI is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Munanura Andrew Karokora as Deputy Director General following...