UNICRI - United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute
Matthew Burnett-Stuart is an Associate Expert at UNICRI - United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute, specializing in climate security, gender, and violent extremism in the Sahel and West Africa, with a focus on transnational organized crime and environmental crime related to critical minerals. Previous roles include Emergency Specialist with the Danish Refugee Council in Yemen, Programme Manager and Country Funding Coordinator for Oxfam in Iraq and Liberia, respectively, and various positions in legal research and advocacy within humanitarian and environmental contexts. Matthew holds a Master of Arts in Human Rights Law from SOAS University of London, a Postgraduate Degree in Sustainable Food and Natural Resources from the Centre for Alternative Technology, and a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations and History from the University of Leicester.
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UNICRI - United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute
The United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute - UNICRI - was created in 1965 to assist intergovernmental, governmental and non-governmental organizations in formulating and implementing improved policies in the field of crime prevention and justice. UNICRI acts with its partners in the international community to: advance understanding of crime-related problems; foster just and efficient criminal justice systems; support the respect of international instruments and other standards; facilitate international law enforcement cooperation and judicial assistance. UNICRI provides applied research, training programmes and technical cooperation. The current priorities include, inter alia, activities related to justice reform, prevention and control of international terrorism, transnational organised crime, illicit trafficking, counterfeiting, cyber crimes, and crimes against the environment.