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Geneva, — The delegation of IPO Section Switzerland participated in the Annual Meeting of the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) with Civil Society, a key institutional gathering that brought together representatives of accredited organizations to exchange views on the strategic priorities of the United Nations for 2026 and on the active role of civil society within the UN system. The delegation was led by Mr. Imet Cafleshi, President of IPO Secti

The Executive President of IPO Headquarters, Dr. Ilija Živoić, has formally appointed the Regional Vice Presidents as well as members of his Cabinet Staff. These appointments reflect a continued commitment to strengthening institutional leadership, enhancing operational efficiency, and advancing the strategic objectives of the organization. The newly appointed Executive Board and Cabinet members will be formally introduced in the coming days.

After an extensive and rigorous review process of all duly submitted partnership proposals, EGRM has been formally selected as the strategic partner for the IPO Certification & Accreditation Centre. This decision reflects a thorough evaluation of each proposal against established strategic, operational, and institutional criteria. The selection of EGRM underscores our commitment to excellence, sustainability, and the continued advancement of professional standards. In the for

Call for Expression of Interest (EOI)Development and Management of the IPO Certification & Accreditation Center (IPO CAC) IPO Headquarters (IPO HQ) invites qualified and experienced organizations to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the Development and Management of the IPO Certification & Accreditation Center (IPO CAC) . IPO HQ is seeking a strategic partner with the capability and expertise to undertake the following responsibilities: Develop and implement proces

18 December, we observe International Migrants Day, a moment to reflect on the contributions, challenges, and opportunities that migration brings to our societies. Established by the United Nations General Assembly, this day aims to promote the rights of migrants, uphold human dignity, and strengthen international cooperation for safe, orderly, and sustainable migration. Migration remains a global phenomenon closely linked to sustainable development, security, and human right

From 3rd to 5th December 2025, representatives of the International Police Organization IPO participated in the reconvened 68th Session of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). This three-day session was dynamic and highly informative, providing a platform for discussing the latest standards, country reports, and collaborative opportunities related to drugs and crime. During the session, the IPO delegation engaged with the latest UN updates regarding standardi

Milos Andrić, Special Advisor and Cybersecurity Division Lead at IPO Serbia, delivered a two-hour international expert session on AI-enabled crime, attended by IPO sections from Europe, Asia, the Americas and Africa. The session brought together IPO members, technical specialists and law-enforcement officers from around the world. The training provided an overview of the global landscape of AI-enabled and AI-enhanced crime in 2025, explaining how criminal groups had abused ge

The 14th United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights is being held in Geneva from November 24 to 26, 2025, at the Palais des Nations, bringing together hundreds of representatives from around the world. Known as the largest global platform for dialogue on the impact of business on human rights, this year’s forum focuses on accelerating concrete actions amid crises, technological transformations, and environmental challenges. During the forum, states, businesses, interna

Representatives of the International Police Organization IPO, registered as a legal entity with Special Consultative Status with ECOSOC since 2022, participated on 25 November 2025 in the international thematic session “Securing Funding for Drug Demand Reduction – From Drug Use Prevention to Social Integration,” organized by the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND). IPO was represented by the Executive Director of the Montenegro Section, Momčilo Scekic, and the S