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A: The Fourteenth United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (Fourteenth UN Crime Congress), which is hosted by the Government of Japan, will take place in Kyoto, Japan, from 20-27 April 2020. The United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (UN Crime Congress) is the world's largest and most diverse gathering of Governments, civil society, academia and experts in crime prevention and criminal justice. The UN Crime Congresses have been held every five years since 1955 in different parts of the world, dealing with a vast array of topics. They have made a considerable impact in the field of international crime prevention and criminal justice and influenced national policies and professional practices. As a global forum, the UN Crime Congresses enable the exchange of information and best practices among States and professionals working in this field. Their overall goal is to promote more effective crime prevention policies and criminal justice measures all over the world.