ASATTAHIR International Foundation (AIF) participated in the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, held from 26 September to 1 October 2026 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
AIF was represented by its Founder, Aliyu Sidi Attahiru, who joined world leaders, government representatives, United Nations officials, civil society organizations, experts, and other stakeholders from across the globe at the high-level gathering.
The Congress was held under the theme: “Accelerating crime prevention, criminal justice and the rule of law: protecting people and planet and achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in the digital age.”
The Congress featured four thematic workshops, alongside high-level plenary sessions, discussions, and elections, focusing on resilient societies and the protection of women, children and youth; equal access to justice; data collection and analysis; and the responsible use of technology in crime prevention and criminal justice.
AIF’s participation provided an opportunity to showcase its humanitarian and development interventions across Northwest Nigeria, share community-level experiences, and engage with international stakeholders on justice, protection, community resilience, and sustainable development.
The Foundation also used the occasion to strengthen relationships and explore opportunities for international partnerships and collaboration, reaffirming its commitment to bringing local realities and community-driven solutions to the global stage.
The 15th UN Crime Congress provided a significant platform for advancing global dialogue and cooperation on crime prevention, criminal justice, and the rule of law. As the Congress is held every five years, the Abu Dhabi gathering served as an important opportunity for stakeholders from around the world to exchange experiences, strengthen partnerships, and contribute to shaping the global agenda ahead of the next Congress.
AIF remains committed to building strategic partnerships, amplifying local realities on the global stage, and advancing community-driven solutions for peace, justice, resilience, and sustainable development.