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.
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OSCE/ODIHR meeting explores importance of independent detention monitoring to protect human rights while preventing violent extremism and radicalisation
The workshop was organised in partnership with PRI on 4 and 5 December 2017 in Warsaw.
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Preventing violent extremism in prison: joint UNDP, UNODC & PRI consulation
Two UN organisations – UNDP and UNODC – joined with PRI to hold a joint consultation with international experts and practitioners in Amman.
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PRI launches anti-corruption initiative in Kazakhstan
The project aims to develop government accountability and good governance in the law enforcement system in order to combat corruption in Kazakhstan.
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PRI issues joint statement on the impact of the ‘war on drugs’ on human rights
PRI and the Centro de Estudios Legales y Sociales made a joint statement on drugs and human rights at the 36th Session of the Human Rights Council.
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PRI’s MENA office holds conference on security and human rights in Algeria
Last week, PRI's Middle East and North Africa office organised a national conference on security and human rights in Algeria.
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PRI launches new report: Global Prison Trends 2017
PRI has launched its annual flagship publication, Global Prison Trends 2017, at the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice.
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PRI at the UN Crime Commission 2017
PRI will be participating in the 2017 Crime Commission in Vienna between 22-26 May. Our side-events focus on key criminal justice issues.
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Invite to Summer School 2017: Detention monitoring applying the UN Nelson Mandela Rules
Applications are now open for NPMs for the 2017 Summer school on detention monitoring applying the UN Nelson Mandela Rules.
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PRI joins penal reform leaders to discuss prison-based rehabilitation
An expert meeting convened by UNODC to discuss prison-based rehabilitation, drawing on the Mandela Rules and national practices.