September 2025
EUROCRIM 2025 – The 25th Annual Conference of the ESC in Athens
From 3–6 September 2025, Our president Stephen Shute and our vice president , Rita Haverkamp took part in EUROCRIM 2025 – The 25th Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology, held this year in Athens, Greece.
Marking its 25th edition, the EUROCRIM conference continues to be one of the most significant annual gatherings for criminologists, penal practitioners, policymakers, and academics from across Europe and beyond. This year’s event brought together a diverse international community to exchange research findings, reflect on current challenges, and explore innovative approaches within the field of criminology and criminal justice.
The participation of IPPF representatives underscored the Foundation’s commitment to:
- Promoting dialogue on humane and effective approaches to penal and penitentiary systems
Contributing to academic and policy discussions on justice reform and the protection of fundamental rights
Building bridges between research, practice, and policy to advance the rule of law and international cooperation
IPPF is deeply grateful to the European Society of Criminology for convening such an enriching platform for exchange. The conference highlighted the importance of cross-border collaboration in addressing complex issues related to crime, justice, and penal reform.
As an organization with a longstanding commitment to advancing knowledge and good practices in the field, the Foundation values these opportunities for dialogue and will continue to support initiatives that strengthen fair, effective, and humane justice systems worldwide.