HISTORY

1965-1969: THE ESTABLISHMENT

On 30 July 1965, the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) outlines in its Resolution 1086 B (XXXIX) of the organizational arrangements for a United Nations Social Defence Programme.

On 8 August 1967, UN Secretary-General U Thant issues the Bulletin ST/SGB/134 which establishes the United Nations Social Defence Research Institute, with the mandate to develop "new knowledge and the application thereof in advancing policy and practice in the prevention and control of both juvenile delinquency and adult criminality" through research and technical support.

On 15 January 1968, the United Nations and the Italian Government sign an agreement for the establishment of UNSDRI's Headquarters in Rome.

On 29 April 1969, UN Secretary-General U Thant formally inaugurates the Institute.