The 31th session of the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice kicked off this week in Vienna, focusing on using digital evidences to fight several crimes.
In a statement, UN said that the commission showed huge role in enhancing crime prevention on both local and international aspects.
However, several members signed on executing penalties after Kyoto declaration 2021 of “Advancing crime prevention, criminal justice and the rule of law: towards the achievement of the 2030 Agenda”.
From her side, Executive Director of UN Office on Drugs and Crime at Vienna stated, “We are standing for countries in order to achieve our major goal, which is justices and assisting crimes’ victims.” Executive Director of UN Women, Sima Sami Bahous, addressed the Crime Commission, noting the links between women’s well-being and crime prevention.
“We cannot combat crime without a justice system that is trusted by women and that works for women… I reiterate UN Women’s strong commitment to continue working with the UN Office on Drugs and Crime in supporting the joint efforts of the Commission on the Status of Women and the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice for the benefit of women”, she added.
Bahous also remarked following-up Kyoto Declaration would also be the subject of a resolution under consideration. noting strengthening the international legal framework and reducing reoffending through rehabilitation and reintegration; and promoting effective national legal frameworks to protect children from sexual exploitation and abuse by engaging in and fostering multi-stakeholder responses, including public-private partnerships.
The 31st session of the Commission, which will be held both virtually and in-person, will feature over 80 side events and bring together over representatives from 130 countries and 55 non- governmental organizations. – KUNA
