Source: United Nations (video statements)
he head of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) says every hour counts to try to save vulnerable people suffering from famine and conflict in devastated Gaza. UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini points out that the Agency has not been able to deliver food since the ceasefire broke down in March.
Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)
This webinar describes a simple and systematic method for comparing fracture fits using standardized qualitative and quantitative criteria. An extensive database of nearly 9,000 samples of duct tapes, automotive polymers, and textiles is used to estimate performance rates and strengthen the scientific foundations of fracture fit determinations. Also, the consistency of results from inter-laboratory studies shows the utility and reliability of the proposed approach. This presentation demonstrates harmonized examination protocols and decision thresholds, effective mechanisms to ensure a transparent and reproducible peer-review process, and metrics that substantiate the evidential value of fracture fit conclusions.
This webinar was hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on June 4, 2024.
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Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)
This presentation introduces scoring procedures for dental morphological traits of the molars that can be employed in population affinity estimates for forensic anthropological casework. While common traits, such as shoveling and Carabelli’s trait, are briefly discussed, the focus on molar morphology promotes a greater understanding of informative, less commonly utilized traits that often preserve better in forensic case settings.
This webinar was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on February 8, 2023.
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Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)
The Phoenix Police Department (PPD) made a department-wide cultural change in evidence handling, screening, and processing strategies in support of Crime Gun Intelligence Center goals. In addition, the Firearms Section of the PPD Crime Laboratory has validated and implemented a 3D topographical Virtual Comparison Microscopy (VCM) system. The presenters will discuss how the addition of 3D VCM technology in the laboratory and the incorporation of 3D technologies into the NIBIN system has bolstered their ability to provide the best results possible to our customers.
This webinar was hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on February 10, 2022.
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Source: European Commission (video statements)
On 29 August 2025 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen travelled to Finland where she held a press conference with Finnish Prime Minister, Petteri Orpo.
Commission President’s trip to Finland is part of the mission to the frontline member states of the EU, thus to those countries which are immediately affected by the Russian war on Ukraine. The mission focuses on vital security matters and defence.
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Source: European Commission (video statements)
The European Commission proposes to invest €10.7 billion into the strengthening of civil protection. This will improve readiness for extreme weather, health emergencies, and cyber-attacks.
A further €131 billion will be invested towards Defence and Space, through the European Competitiveness Fund. It will reinforce the defence industry, by driving new investments, facilitating mobility, and continue the support to Ukraine.
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Source: European Commission (video statements)
On 30 August 2025, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will travel to Estonia
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Source: European Commission (video statements)
On 29 August 2025, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will travel to Finland where she will hold a press conference .
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Source: United Nations (video statements)
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Working for peace in the DR Congo, with Vivian van de Perre | UN ‘Awake at Night’ podcast tease
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Vivian van de Perre’s calling is to help nations transition from conflict to peace. Now the deputy head of peacekeeping in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, she leads a life-saving operation in the rebel-held city of Goma.
“It’s tragic and it’s unimaginable, but at the same time, people live their lives and they do the best they can, and they remain generous and warm, despite the circumstances that they live in. You go to these places and you see the worst and you see the best, and it’s all in one package, and it is just something that really, really touches you. It’s not like a regular job.”
A recent peace accord has raised hopes of an end to the violence that has plagued eastern DRC for the past three decades. In this episode, recorded before the peace agreement, Vivian van de Perre reflects on the impact of funding cuts on active war zones, on peacekeeping as a delicate balancing act, and shares why she falls for every place she serves.
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
The politics might change, but the science is clearer than ever. The planet is warming – and even faster than predicted – due to the emission of greenhouse gases. Faced with the facts, where do businesses, policymakers, and the rest of us go from here?
We get the latest in climate science from Johan Rockström, director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, and hear from Sumant Sinha, the head of India-based renewable energy company ReNew, on the outlook for business.
The episode is co-hosted by Pim Valdre, head of the World Economic Forum’s Climate Ambition Initiative and leader of the Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders.
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