IPHD Side Event at UNTOC COP13

Bio-Inspired Institutional Resilience against Transnational Organized Crime

Strengthening People, Partnerships and SDG Impact from Africa to Europe

Friday, 23 October 2026 | 13:00–13:50, Vienna local time
Vienna International Centre, Room M2, Vienna, Austria
Language: English with French translation

International Promoting Human Development (IPHD) is organizing a side event during the thirteenth session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime.

The event will bring together government representatives, civil society leaders and survivor perspectives to explore how stronger institutions, people-centered prevention and international partnerships can help address transnational organized crime while advancing sustainable development.

Why this dialogue matters

Preventing organized crime requires coordinated action across institutions and communities. Education, economic opportunity, human protection, access to justice and accountable governance can strengthen prevention alongside law-enforcement responses.

IPHD’s Bio-Inspired Systems Framework for Integrated Human Development provides a lens for examining these connections. Drawing inspiration from the interdependence of living systems, it encourages institutions to coordinate their functions, learn from experience and respond to emerging challenges.

The dialogue also connects with IPHD’s “Minimum for a Better Life for All” initiative, which promotes the essential knowledge and conditions needed for a dignified, safe and sustainable life.

Perspectives and proposed contributions

Organizer and co-organizers

Organizer: International Promoting Human Development (IPHD), led by Prof. Dr. Joshua Trust NTAMBWE, Executive Director.

Government representatives and co-organizers:

• H.E. Ms Bassin Kounouyini Fatou Angelique — First Counsellor, Permanent Mission of Burkina Faso in Vienna.

• H.E. Mr. Alexis MUNUNGI LEKI — Minister Counsellor, Permanent Mission of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Geneva, covering United Nations organizations in Geneva and Vienna.

• H.E. Mr. Mamadou Kone — Honorary Consul of Mali in Vienna.

Civil society co-organizers:

• African Network of Young Leaders for Peace and Sustainable Development, Cameroon, represented by Mr Eboa Eyoum Ismail Joel, General Secretary — online.

• African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA), Nigeria, represented by Ms Caroline AITUAJE IBHARUNEAFE, President — online, followed by survivor testimony.

Moderator: Ms Fayuli Omotayo Gloria, IPHD General Management.

Opening introduction: Prof. Dr. Joshua Trust NTAMBWE — introduction to IPHD and the event’s connection to UNTOC COP13.

What the event aims to achieve

The discussion will seek to identify practical opportunities for institutional cooperation, youth engagement, survivor-centered prevention and partnerships connecting Africa and Europe. It will also explore possible follow-up activities consistent with the Sustainable Development Goals.

Participation and access

In-person attendance is subject to applicable United Nations conference registration, accreditation and security requirements. Please contact IPHD through this website for side-event participation information.

Online access details will be shared once arrangements are confirmed.

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The proposed contributions are provided for planning purposes and do not constitute assignments by the United Nations. Participant and programme updates will be published as confirmations are received.