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❓ What happens when a teenager turns to an AI chatbot for help with a school project ❓ 🎥 Meet Mia: a journey into the digital unknown of AI ❗ 💻 In UNICRI’s new animated short, launched at the AI For Good Global Summit, we follow Mia as she explores how generative AI works and what it can and can’t do. 🌈 Through this colourful digital adventure, Mia learns to ask better questions, think critically, and understand the difference between tool and human. 🔎 The video introduces key AI concepts like: 🔸 large language models 🔸 bias and hallucinations 🔸 digital safety 🤖 Directed by Ricardo Megre, the film premiered at the AI for Good Film Festival, followed by a powerful panel with UNICEF, Bracket Foundation and UNICRI. 🎙️ During the panel discussion, Irakli Beridze, Head of UNICRI’s Centre for AI and Robotics, highlighted that while AI is powerful, it’s not human and children must learn about its limitations, like bias and hallucinations, just as they learn to use a calculator at school. 🎙️ Yalda Aoukar of the Bracket Foundation emphasised that children are growing up as native AI users, while many parents are struggling to keep up. To close this gap, she stressed the importance of open, frequent conversations about digital risks, just as we teach children to stay safe in the physical world. 📌 Part of the AI Literacy for Children project, supported by The Walt Disney Company, the video helps spark meaningful conversations about AI among adolescents and families. ▶️ https://bit.ly/3GNLGJr #AIforGood #AIliteracy #GenerativeAI #DigitalEducation #YouthVoices Maria Eira, Emma Persson, Inês Gonçalves Ferreira, Odhran McCarthy, Roshni Deepta Acharya, Volha P., Inna Kotova, Stephen McNamara, David Haddad.

#17July = Day of International Criminal Justice #OnThisDay, 120 countries adopted the #RomeStatute, the #ICC’s founding treaty. Join us in building a #MoreJustWorld ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eAph7G-i

With so much misinformation going around UNICRI - United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute we need to keep this summer school going! Well done Boshra T. Haghighi for completing the course!

Clap de fin pour le P95 SAFETIC : Découvrez la vidéo du projet qui retrace un engagement de presque 10 ans pour renforcer la sécurité des transports et installations à haut risque dans la région de la Façade Atlantique Africaine. Du transfert de compétences à la prise en main locale, ce projet incarne une montée en puissance des acteurs nationaux dans la prévention des risques liés aux produits chimiques dangereux. Avec les témoignages de : - M. Boubker Belhaj - Directeur du Bureau régional NRBC de la FAA (2024) - M. Dominique BONJOUR - Team Leader Expertise France - M. Alain Serge Boignini - Point Focal National Adjoint, Côte d’Ivoire - M. Ahmed bezeid Deida - Point Focal National Adjoint, Mauritanie La clôture du P95 SAFETIC marque l’aboutissement d’une dynamique régionale inédite en matière de sécurité industrielle. Ce travail collectif n’aurait pu aboutir sans l’implication active des pays partenaires, des institutions nationales, des experts et industriels mobilisés, ainsi que du soutien de l’Union européenne, de l'UNICRI - United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute et des partenaires techniques. Les outils, compétences et cadres consolidés constituent désormais une base solide pour renforcer durablement la prévention des risques industriels dans la région. De nouvelles perspectives de coopération et d'appropriation restent ouvertes, au service d'une gestion des risques toujours plus coordonnée et résiliente.

“May it serve mankind well in generations to come.” 17 July = Day of International Criminal Justice #ICC #RomeStatute Towards a #MoreJustWorld _____ « Puisse-t-il servir l’humanité pour les générations à venir. » 17 juillet = Journée de la justice pénale internationale #CPI #StatutdeRome Vers un #MondePlusJuste ____ “Que sirva a la humanidad en las generaciones venideras” 17 de julio = Día de la Justicia Penal Internacional #CPI #EstatutodeRoma Hacia #1MundoMasJusto

One week ago, I proudly graduated from the LL.M. in Transnational Crime and Justice, a joint program offered by UNICRI - United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute and University for Peace (UPEACE) - UN Mandated. This unique experience deepened my understanding of international law through a rich combination of academic study and hands-on learning. I had the opportunity to engage directly with professionals and scholars across various fields of international law and gain valuable insights that will help shape my future path. A heartfelt thank you goes to Dr. Mihir Kanade and Nicolò Bussolati , whose mentorship has been truly inspiring for me. Their commitment to the academic and personal growth of their students reinforced my conviction that this is the direction I want to pursue, and that I can make a meaningful contribution to the prevention and repression of transnational crimes. I’m incredibly grateful for the chance to learn alongside colleagues from diverse academic backgrounds, each bringing fresh viewpoints to the table. A special thanks to Giulia Ceccotti , Alessia Vincelli and Beatrice Sanna, whose friendship, encouragement, and support made this intense journey even more meaningful. The program’s multicultural environment allowed me to collaborate with professionals from all over the world. A particular highlight was taking part in a Moot Court simulation, alongside my group members Cecilia Delfini , Ann Auerbach, and Cristina Githmy, under the guidance of our coordinator, Nobuo Hayashi . I would also like to sincerely thank Ivana Roagna for her dedication in organizing the course activities and for making it possible for us to learn from such distinguished professionals. This LL.M. has further fueled my passion for police and judicial cooperation in criminal matters, an area I am determined to keep exploring both academically and professionally. I’m truly thankful for this incredible opportunity. With this chapter now complete, I look forward to the next steps, ready to apply what I’ve learned and contribute where I can. The journey continues, and I truly believe that the best is yet to come.

In life nothing is impossible when you make up your mind.All you need is trusting in God and staying focus. Special thank you to my greatest supporter and the love of my life Hilda Fankah-Arthur, PhD! I couldn't have made it this far without you especially considering all we have on our plate. To my kids, thank you for all your continuous support, and finally to the City of Edmonton and the best manager and mentor of all times - Jack T Truong. I will always admire your leadership skills! To UNICRI - United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute, thank you for this opportunity to pursue a law degree in Cybersecurity, Cyber Crime & International Law! The experience has been very remarkable.

✨ And just like that… this year’s edition of the UNICRI - United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute University for Peace (UPEACE) - UN Mandated #LLM in #Transnational #Crime and #Justice flew by. ✨ Behind every module, every lecture, and every late-night study session, there were #students who gave it their all — last Friday, we celebrated them. 🙌 To the #Classof2025: Your journey came with challenges, but you faced them with determination and heart. It was not always easy (especially when interacting with the AAMFP!) but you made it — and we’re proud to now call you part of the LLM #family💙 It has been a privilege to follow your progress and be part of this shared experience. We’re #proud of you. We #believe in you. And we can’t wait to see the #impact you’ll make next. 🌍 A special thank you to Giuseppina Maddaluno for having me by her side again this year — her leadership as Co-coordinator and her strength and resilience as a good friend continue to inspire. A heartfelt thank you to María Florencia Caripis Vera Efimova Denise Lo Turco Tatiana Shaburova and to intern Adelaide R. whose dedication in front and behind the scenes makes this programme possible every single day. It was great to celebrate this day with family, friends and loved ones and with UNICRI Acting Director Leif Villadsen, Kai Suelzle Juan Carlos Sainz-Borgo and our key-note speaker Christoph Safferling To Dr. Mihir Kanade Nobuo Hayashi Nicolò Bussolati - though you weren’t with us during the Ceremony, we thought about you as your contributions continue to shape this programme and the people in it. 🔗 For those who are still interested..... hurry up, as #applications for next year’s LLM will close soon! Thanks to Beniamino Garrone and my daughter Quyên for the pics! #EducationForJustice #RuleOfLaw #FutureLeaders #ProudMoment #Teamwork #Graduation

🇲🇰🇪🇺🇺🇳 North Macedonia Updates Its CBRN National Action Plan North Macedonia has taken a major step forward in updating its National Action Plan on Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) risk mitigation, within the framework of the EU CBRN Centres of Excellence Initiative and with support from the UN and the SEEE Regional Secretariat. Key highlights: 🔹 26 government officials and key stakeholders from a wide range of institutions took part in reviewing strategic priorities 🔹 The updated Plan aligns with EU standards and the national strategy on WMDs 🔹 Focus on strengthening CBRN prevention, preparedness, and response 🔹 Closely linked to regional efforts ahead of 2026 🔹 Strong interest expressed in the new EU-funded pilot project: "Srengthening the CBRN Investigation, Prosecution, and Adjudication Capabilities in the Western Balkans" 🧭 This process ensures coherence between national and regional CBRN actions in an evolving risk landscape. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4lSPKHa European Commission #EUForeignPolicy EU Science, Research and Innovation European External Action Service #EUCBRNCoE #CBRNSecurity #CBRNPreparedness #CBRNGovernance #WMD Maria Rosa Sabbatelli, Sorin Popa, Talgat Toleubayev, Francesco Marelli Caltarossa, Marian de Bruijn, Elza Metopishvili.