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

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

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 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.

Le Ministre d’État chargé de l’Information, de la Communication, de la Technologie et de l’Orientation nationale a présidé la cérémonie de clôture de l’atelier inaugural des Jeunes Ambassadeurs et a prononcé un discours-programme lors de l’événement organisé par l’UNAFRI à Naguru, le 16 septembre 2025, sous le thème : « Exploiter la technologie et les médias sociaux pour des élections pacifiques. » Dans son allocution, le Ministre a expliqué comment les plateformes de médias

Efforts by the Directorate of Crime Intelligence to Prevent Crime and Promote Peace Ahead of 2026 Elections Commissioner Kasimo Thomas of the Directorate of Crime Intelligence @CID1_UG recently spoke at the 16th September 2025 Youth Peace Ambassadors Workshop, organised in anticipation of the upcoming 2026 presidential and parliamentary elections. In his speech, he started by thanking UNAFRI for organizing such a timely and vital workshop, emphasising the importance of proact

L'Ouganda continue de lutter contre la corruption électorale, un problème qui compromet les processus démocratiques du pays et touche de manière disproportionnée sa jeunesse. Alors que les jeunes se réunissaient à l'UNAFRI pour chercher des solutions, Mme Rebecca Atwiine, assistante spéciale du président chargée de la lutte contre la corruption au palais présidentiel, a souligné l'urgence d'un leadership éthique, d'une éducation civique et de réformes institutionnelles. Défin

Le Président a exprimé son plaisir d’assister à l’atelier des Ambassadeurs de la paix, tenu au secrétariat de l’Institut africain des Nations Unies pour la prévention du crime et le traitement des délinquants (UNAFRI) à Naguru, Kampala. La notion d'« élections libres et équitables » n'est pas explicitement définie en droit ougandais, mais la Cour suprême ougandaise a fourni des orientations, notamment dans l'affaire historique Kizza Besigye contre Yoweri Museveni et la Commis

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.

Le Directeur général de l'UNAFRI est fier d'annoncer la nomination de M. Munanura Andrew Karokora au poste de Directeur général adjoint à...