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Volume 2020, Issue 16, 2020
This issue of UNICRI’s Freedom From Fear (F3) magazine addresses the collateral effects of COVID-19 (coronavirus) impacting criminal justice, namely, the growing influence of organized crime and terrorism and the rise of violence against and exploitation of women and children. It is significant that more than half the articles in this edition are authored by UNICRI staff, who took advantage of telecommuting to share their expertise and research.
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Coronavirus as a burning glass for digital risks?
More LessAuthor: Thomas-Gabriel RüdigerThe digital space represents a global interaction and communication sphere for all people. In this sphere children connect with young people and adults across almost all countries, cultures and age groups. The constant improvement and implementation of automatic translation programs, for example in social media, also means that language barriers in the digital space are becoming increasingly blurred. This evolution, which Read More
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Cyber-crime during the COVID-19 pandemic
More LessAuthor: Adil RadoiniThe pandemic of COVID-19 and the imposed lockdown, has led to more people to be confined at home with many more hours to spend online each day and increasingly relying on the Internet to access services, they normally obtain offline.
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How organized crime is expanding during the COVID-19 crisis
More LessAuthors: Marco Musumeci and Francesco MarelliOver the last century, organized crime has demonstrated a remarkable capacity to rapidly adapt to mutated social, political and economic conditions. While in some cases this adaptation was the result of a reactive response to improved legislation targeting their interests, in many others it was ignited by the pursuit of new possibilities for economic profit. Examples in this sense include how quickly criminal groups ad Read More
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Evolution from a social animal to a virtual animal? using new tech and AI during and Post-COVID-19 crisis period
More LessAuthors: Irakli Beridze and Maria Eira“Man is by nature a social animal” proclaimed Aristotle. This characteristic has made us organize into complex hierarchical societies where individuals are interdependent to satisfy basic necessities. Although we all know that social distancing is the most effective way to contain the spread of coronavirus, this is something biologically unnatural for humans.1 In this health emergency, many governments have decided Read More
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The principles of equality and non-discrimination under viral attack: Stigma, hate speech, xenophobia, racism and discrimination during the COVID-19 pandemic
More LessAuthors: Odhran McCarthy and Sophie Van De MeulengraafThe principle of equality – the belief that all human beings are born free and equal – along with the correlated prohibition on discrimination are foundations of society. Equality is one of the most basic aspects of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and a pillar on which the United Nations (UN) was founded in 1945. Yet, following the emergence of the coronavirus in December 2019, this long-established fundament Read More
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COVID-19 pandemic and illicit drugs
More LessAuthor: Alessandra Liquori O’NeilSince the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, no clear evidence has emerged of a significant decrease in the supply of drugs at the global level, including in Italy, even after the quarantine was extended to the entire country.
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Domestic violence — the shadow pandemic of COVID19 Effects of policy measures on vulnerable population
More LessAuthor: Elke KlaassenTo prevent the spread of Covid19, many governments have been taking strict measures such as closing borders, imposing nationwide lockdowns and setting up quarantine facilities. While these measures may ensure that social distancing is followed seriously, they may have indirect effects on the economy and adverse effects on the well-being of people, especially the vulnerable population.
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COVID-19 pandemic and gender aspects
More LessAuthor: Alessandra Liquori O’NeilThe year 2020 marks two important landmarks in gender equality achievement: the 25th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform of Action, and the 20th year of implementing Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security. Unfortunately, the Covid-19 pandemic caused cancellation and postponement of many important international meetings, including a shortened version of the 64th session of t Read More
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Partner and domestic violence during the COVID-19 crisis
More LessAuthors: Wim Hardyns, Ines Keygnaert, Koen Ponnet and Christophe VandeviverThe global spread of COVID-19 has dramatically impacted our lives. In an effort to contain the virus, governments across the globe have resorted to social distancing, home lockdowns, and isolation policies. However, such measures can have a negative impact on people’s mental well-being, put pressure on their relationships and cause stress, thus potentially contributing to an increase in violence and aggression within house Read More
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AESI promoted active dialogue among students on several topics of international relations in this pandemic period
More LessAuthor: Massimo Maria CanevaPreparing young people for the diplomatic and international careers of today means facing the new international crises with an innovative and global vision that analyzes their real causes first and then provides adequate and effective responses over time. Furthermore, a greater synergy with international organizations such as the United Nations (UN) is needed. In this regard, the European Association of International Stud Read More
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The young people of Mali: Key players against COVID-19
More LessThe world is shaken by an unprecedented health crisis. Its multiple ravages are echoing all over the world and the media seem to revel in it as information concerning the situation becomes vital. Needless to say, Covid-19 made its appearance at the end of 2019 in Wuhan, the capital of the province of Hubei in China, and at the start of 2020, continued to spread in an overpowering and dominant way, not only characterized Read More
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Coronavirus: In Timbuktu youth is at the forefront of raising awareness against COVID-19
More LessAuthor: Mohamed Mahmoud ElhadjIn its efforts to raise awareness against the coronavirus, the association “The voice of the students of Timbuktu” has just trained around thirty young people in respect of measures to stop the contagion. The training can be recognized as a means to strengthen the prevention of COVID-19 in Timbuktu, where nothing seems to worry the population.
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Violent extremist offenders rehabilitation and reintegration in prison: A focus on the challenges and way forward in Mali
More LessAuthors: Elise Vermeersch and Elena Dal SantoIn his remarks to the High-level Meeting on Mali and the Sahel held on the margins of the General Debate of the 74th session of the UN General Assembly, the Secretary General António Guterres acknowledged the increasing threat posed by the rise of violence in the Sahel and its spreading towards the Gulf of Guinea. He also warned about terrorist groups exploiting local conflicts and acting as defenders of communities to e Read More
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Gender in the digital age: Exploring innovative practices and Women’s involvement
More LessAuthor: Soraya BinettiIn our contemporary globalized world, women and adolescent girls in various countries across the globe continue to face constant hardships and obstacles, ranging from gender-based violence to prevalent gender inequalities and deeply rooted gendered socio-cultural norms, which hinder their emancipation and development and negatively impact the implementation of gender equality and rights. Despite these circumstan Read More
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“He for She”: The new wave of the cultural revolution
More LessAuthor: Varun VMA patriarchal society confers the title of “breadwinners” on ‘him’ and bestows them with the responsibility to earn for the family. This confers another title on him as “head of the family” which thematically corresponds to “white man’s burden” as it creates an illusion that only men are capable of earning for the family. Unfortunately, the phrase “the father is the head of the family” is taught already as a lesson in pre-pri Read More
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