Abu Dhabi closes landmark UN Crime Congress with pledges from more than 60 countries
Abu Dhabi: The biggest UN Crime Congress in history has wrapped up in Abu Dhabi, and the focus now shifts from agreement to action. The 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice concluded yesterday, with more than 60 countries making time-bound commitments to strengthen criminal justice responses, widen access to justice and improve international cooperation against…
The 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice has concluded in Abu Dhabi, marking the end of a landmark event focused on delivering concrete actions against global crime. Over 60 countries pledged to strengthen criminal justice responses, enhance access to justice, and improve international cooperation to combat evolving crime threats through the Pledge4Justice initiative.
The declaration was unanimously adopted at the start of the Congress, providing a forward-looking framework for global cooperation against crime, including the exploitation of digital technologies. The United Arab Emirates, which hosted the event, has committed to funding follow-up actions to keep the Abu Dhabi commitments on the international agenda.
Despite the mounting pressure on multilateralism, the Congress demonstrated that consensus can still be achieved by focusing on collective challenges and the needs of the people being protected. The pledges cover three key areas: technology and innovation, international cooperation, and people-centered justice systems. The record gathering saw 119 countries represented and over 5,100 participants from various sectors, including governments, private industry, civil society, and academia.
As the Congress concludes, attention will now shift to ensuring that the pledges are turned into tangible actions over the next decade.
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