The UAE delegation engaged in the 34th session of the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, focusing on international cooperation, human trafficking, and terrorism. They highlighted preparations for the 2026 Congress in Abu Dhabi, aiming for an international declaration to strengthen crime prevention efforts globally.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) delegation attended the 34th session of the United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice held in Vienna. During this session, international delegates, including those from the UAE, engaged in significant discussions regarding global criminal justice and crime control issues. The emphasis was on strengthening international cooperation and enhancing efforts to tackle various forms of crime, with a focus on gender equality and human rights. The need for updated national legislation to address contemporary developments was also highlighted.
A pressing topic discussed was human trafficking, particularly the importance of supporting victims through rehabilitation and community reintegration initiatives. Additionally, the session featured calls to combat terrorism, stressing the urgent need for coordinated global efforts alongside robust national legislation. Within this framework, the UAE delegation made several statements emphasizing its commitment to international collaboration and the upcoming Abu Dhabi 2026 Congress, which aims to redefine the global approach to crime and criminal justice.
As part of its contributions to the session, the UAE delegation hosted a side event, “The Road to Abu Dhabi,” which centered on the preparations for the congress, garnering significant international participation. Moreover, His Excellency Hamad Al Kaabi, the UAE’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations and International Organizations in Vienna, served as a panelist at another side event structured by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in collaboration with INTERPOL and the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). He detailed the UAE’s ongoing efforts against organized crime during this discussion.
The UAE delegation took part in many side events and conducted multiple bilateral meetings during the session, aimed at fostering cooperation and exchanging expertise on crime prevention and criminal justice issues. They consistently noted that preparations for the 15th UN Congress in Abu Dhabi were progressing and sought to generate an international declaration, dubbed the Abu Dhabi Declaration, which would advocate for stronger collective actions to combat crime and propose frameworks for modernizing criminal justice systems globally.
In summary, the UAE delegation’s participation in the 34th session of the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice highlighted key areas such as human trafficking, terrorism, and the importance of international cooperation. Among significant events and discussions, the UAE reinforced its dedication to improving criminal justice frameworks while preparing for the influential Abu Dhabi 2026 Congress. The efforts made during this session signal a continued commitment to addressing evolving challenges in global crime prevention.
Original Source: www.mofa.gov.ae
