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The 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (UN Crime Congress) will be held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, from 26 September to 1 October 2026, with pre-conference consultations scheduled for 25 September 2026.

2026-06-27

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The United Nations Congresses on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice are the world's largest and most diverse meeting, bringing together policymakers, practitioners, academia, intergovernmental organizations and civil society to focus on crime prevention and criminal justice. Since 1955, the Congress has been held every five years in different parts of the world, covering a wide range of topics. They have had a significant impact in the field of crime prevention and criminal justice and have influenced national and international policy and professional practice.

The Congress provided a platform for (a) the exchange of views among States, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations and individual experts representing various professions and disciplines; (B) the exchange of experiences in the fields of research, law and policy development; and (c) the identification of emerging trends and issues in crime prevention and criminal justice.

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The 15th Crime Congress will be held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, from 26 September to 1 October 2026 under the theme "Accelerating Crime Prevention, Criminal Justice and the Rule of Law: Protecting People and Planet to Achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in the Digital Age", in line with UN General Assembly resolution78/223resolution.