U.N. crime congress opens in Kyoto with hybrid format amid pandemic

A U.N. congress on crime prevention opened Sunday in Kyoto in a hybrid format combining in-person attendance with online streaming to enable virtual participation amid the coronavirus pandemic.High-level government representatives will address a broad range of issues on crime prevention and the justice system, as well as on how to strengthen international cooperation, at the 14th U.N. Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice through Friday.A total of 5,600 people from 152 countries are participating, with some 4,200 registered to attend virtually, the United Nations said.The Kyoto …READ FULL ARTICLE