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PRI’s MENA office organises training workshop for prison staff on human rights standards
The workshop aimed to build the capacity of prison administration and staff members on general management skills and the use of manuals and guidelines based on international human rights standards.
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UNICRI conference on rehabilitation and reintegration programmes for violent extremist offenders
PRI's Executive Director Alison Hannah gave a presentation at the conference on the role of religious leaders and family members in the rehabilitation process.
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Closure of the Moscow office of PRI
PRI's Executive Board has made the decision that, in the current financial climate, the organisation cannot continue its financial support for the Moscow office.
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Launch of EU-funded project on torture prevention in Kyrgyzstan
The three-year project aims to strengthen the efforts of the government and civil society organisations in Kyrgyzstan to prevent torture.
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PRI organises Kazakhstan study visit to Georgia on child-friendly justice systems
The aim of the visit was to learn about Georgia's good practice examples in the fields of child protection, welfare and justice.
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PRI signs an agreement to support demilitarisation of the prison service in the Central African Republic
The agreement with signed with the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic to provide support in developing a strategy for demilitarisation of the prison service.
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Expert meeting at PRI on mental health in prisons
The aim of the meeting was to provide input into a publication that will give guidance to front-line prison staff to identify and support prisoners’ mental health needs.
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PRI participates in US Congress hearing on international prison reform
The hearing, which was organised by the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, discussed 'Advancing Human Rights through International Prison Reform'.
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PRI to co-organise World Congress on Justice for Children
The Congress, which will look at strengthening justice systems for children, will take place in Paris from 28–30 May 2018.
PRI attends World Health Organization meeting on prisons and health
The aim of the meeting was to bring together experts in the field of prison and public health, and to share information and good practices on drugs and drug-related harms in prison.