UNICRI carries out action-oriented research and training, provides information and advisory services, and implements its activities, at the request of governments, at the interregional and national levels.
The Institute operates in specialised niches and selected fields of crime, justice, security governance and counter terrorism, providing added value to crime prevention, the advancement of justice and the enhancement of human rights.
The Institute also serves as a platform for consultation and cooperation, bringing together Member States, research institutions, international organizations and civil society, and promoting a common approach in addressing shared challenges.
The following are the areas in which UNICRI's work is currently structered: