Jammu/UAE, Jan 23:
In a significant recognition of Indian expertise on the global stage, Mr. Rameshwar Singh Jamwal, President of the Criminologists Society and a renowned legal expert, has been invited for a record 4th time to participate in the prestigious 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice.
The high-level summit is scheduled to take place at the ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi from April 24th to 30th, 2026. The invitation was officially extended by Mr. Jo Dedeyne-Amann, Secretary of the Congress.
A Global Platform for Modern Justice
The 15th UN Crime Congress will convene under the central theme:
“Accelerating crime prevention, criminal justice and the rule of law: Protecting people and the planet and achieving the agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development in the Digital Age.”
As the world grapples with evolving criminal landscapes, the Congress has outlined four critical sub-themes for its 2026 agenda:
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Resilient Societies: Focusing on the protection and engagement of women, children, and youth.
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Equal Access to Justice: Ensuring security for all while upholding the rule of law.
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Data & Analytics: Strengthening collection methods to combat emerging forms of crime that threaten the planet.
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Digital Innovation: Promoting the responsible use of technology within the justice system.
The “Indian Thought” Influence
Mr. Jamwal’s invitation is largely attributed to his pioneering work in integrating Indian Philosophical Thoughts into modern criminology. His innovative strategies focus on:
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Behavioral Modification: Using traditional philosophical tenets to reform criminal mindsets.
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Innovative Prevention: Implementing unique community-based solutions to contain crime rates.
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Intellectual Contribution: Enriched global discourse during previous UN meets, drawing significant interest from international academicians and policy planners.
Advocate Ashwani Kumar, Secretary of the Criminologists Society of J&K, noted that Mr. Jamwal’s consistent selection underscores the growing global relevance of Indian perspectives in the fight against crime.
The event serves as the world’s largest gathering of policymakers, practitioners, and scholars in the field of criminal justice. Held every five years, the 2026 meet in Abu Dhabi is expected to produce the “Abu Dhabi Declaration,” a document that will set the international standard for crime prevention and criminal justice for the next half-decade.
