VANGUARD aims to strengthen the fight against trafficking in human beings (THB) at the nexus of advanced technological solutions, understanding, awareness raising, and training in order to disrupt the trafficking chain at an early stage and address the culture of impunity. In particular, VANGUARD aims to provide an improved intelligence picture of THB, with particular focus on THB for purposes of sexual exploitation, labour exploitation, and forced criminality.
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??? In case you have missed it!!! Our first #newsletter is aired!! Please follow for more: https://lnkd.in/ddauaxFp #VANGUARD_EU #EUSecurityResearch #CERIS #againsthumantrafficking
The time has come to announce VANGUARD 1st newsletter!!!! This first issue briefly informs the public about the progress of the program so far!!! If you are interested in learning more please follow: https://lnkd.in/dJCV_T3M #VANGUARD_EU #EUSecurityResearch #CERIS #againsthumantrafficking
We are very happy to share our 2nd Blogpost!! This #blogpost - written by our partners from Gemeinsam Gegen Menschenhandel - is focusing on the perspective of the perpetrators. This is a special approach, because while many scientific studies concentrate on the victims of human trafficking, the perspective of perpetrators often remains poorly understood. This text analyzes the profiles of the perpetrators and their manipulation tactics. If you are interested in learning more please follow: https://lnkd.in/dwhDt_Xt #blogpost #VANGUARD_EU #EUSecurityResearch #CERIS #againsthumantrafficking
?? Interesting reading of the day!!! The article below brings out the way “Social media facilitated trafficking of children and young people”. It is a study conducted by Liverpool John Moores university, supported by the Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre, thanks to funding from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). #VANGUARD_EU #EUSecurityResearch #CERIS #againsthumantrafficking
Please take a read of Social Media Facilitated Trafficking of Children and Young People from our very own Laura Pajón and Dr Ben Brewster, Dr Imogen Fell & Dr Zoi Krokida. This work was supported by the Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre, thanks to funding from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
The time has come to announce VANGUARD 1st newsletter!!!! This first issue briefly informs the public about the progress of the program so far!!! If you are interested in learning more please follow: https://lnkd.in/dJCV_T3M #VANGUARD_EU #EUSecurityResearch #CERIS #againsthumantrafficking
?? The VANGUARD consortium wishes you Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year full with prosperity, health and happy moments!!! ?? #VANGUARD_EU #EUSecurityResearch #CERIS #againsthumantrafficking Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH), Center for Security Studies (KEMEA), Gemeinsam Gegen Menschenhandel, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Military University of Technology, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven), Commissariat a l'Energie Atomique et aux Energies Alternatives, I-SENSEGroup/ICCS, FUNDEA- Fundación Euroárabe de Altos Estudios, Engineering Group, Atos IT Solutions And Services Iberia, S.L., ITTI, RADEXPERT CONSULTING & MANAGEMENTS.R.L., Hochschule für den ?ffentlichen Dienst in Bayern, Ministério da Justi?a, AYUNTAMIENTO DE MURCIA, INSPECTORATUL GENERAL AL POLITIEI, Hellenic Police, Politsei- ja Piirivalveamet, INSPECTORATUL GENERAL AL POLITIEI DE FRONTIERA, INSPECTORATUL GENERAL AL POLITIEI DE FRONTIERA AL MINISTERULUI AFACERILOR INTERNE, SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
Thank you FUNDEA- Fundación Euroárabe de Altos Estudios for presenting VANGUARD project and making known its objectives and scope!!! #VANGUARD_EU #EUSecurityResearch #CERIS #againsthumantrafficking
?? On the 28th November, Karen Latricia Hough, a researcher at the Euro-Arab Foundation met with the Executive Secretary, Petya Nestorova of the Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA) at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, to present the EU funded Horizon Europe VANGUARD project focused on fighting Trafficking in Human beings. https://lnkd.in/ewmyyEEK
?? The 1st #blogpost of VANGUARD project is a fact!!! ?? An interesting article with the title "What Fuels Human Trafficking? Initial Findings from Transcrime-UCSC Research", written by our partners from Transcrime!! ?? Please find the blogpost in the link below: https://lnkd.in/djmdYz7a #VANGUARD_EU #EUSecurityResearch #CERIS #againsthumantrafficking
On October 30, 2024, the General Secretary for Vulnerable Persons and Institutional Protection, Dr. Heracles Moskoff, welcomed representatives of the VANGUARD project to the Υπουργε?ο Μεταν?στευση? & Ασ?λου - Greek Ministry of Migration & Asylum, with the aim of sharing useful knowledge based on his significant experience and extensive expertise in combatting Trafficking in Human Beings (THB) as National Rapporteur on THB since 2013. In particular, he shared insights on factors related to victims and perpetrators surrounding their involvement in human trafficking, on recent trends and patterns, as well as on existing anti-THB policies and good practices, thus contributing to enhancing the existing general understanding of the phenomenon. VANGUARD is a three-year project, funded by the European Union within the framework of the Horizon Europe programme, bringing together 22 partners from 12 countries, both from research and academic institutions, technology-oriented companies, and civil society organisations, as well as Police and Border Guard Authorities, thus promoting a multidisciplinary approach to combatting THB. VANGUARD aims to strengthen the fight against THB, with particular focus on THB for purposes of sexual exploitation, labour exploitation, and forced criminality, at the nexus of advanced technological solutions, understanding, awareness raising, and training, in order to disrupt the trafficking chain (online and offline) at an early stage and address the culture of impunity. It also aims to provide an improved intelligence picture and establish an enriched common understanding of the trafficking chain through research based on social sciences and humanities. #VANGUARD_EU #EUSecurityResearch #CERIS #againsthumantrafficking
On October 31, 2024, VANGUARD, represented by Dr. Carlotta Carbone (Transcrime-UCSC,?project partner), participated in the?24-hour Conference on Global Organised Crime?(OC24 2024). Dr. Carbone, a researcher at?Transcrime - Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore of Milan, Italy, specialised in trafficking of human beings (THB), as well as in corruption and collusion in public procurement, took part in a dedicated panel discussion on “The Role of Technology in Combating Organized Crime”. After briefly presenting the project and its objectives, she outlined the initial findings from the desktop and empirical research conducted as part of the VANGUARD project, seeking to untangle the complex dynamics of sex trafficking, labour trafficking, and forced criminality. Moreover, she provided insights to the modular and trustworthy suite of tools being developed in the project for?detecting, identifying, investigating,?and preventing THB activities facilitated online or taking place at (border) checkpoints. The outcomes of this panel along with the well-rounded discussions throughout the conference, contributed valuable insights to the global endeavours on fighting THB. #VANGUARD_EU #EUSecurityResearch #CERIS #againsthumantrafficking
The VANGUARD project was successfully presented at the #RISE_SD 2024 conference, held in Chalkidiki, Greece, on October 16-17, 2024. ? Dr. Despoina Chatzakou, representing VANGUARD’s coordinating team Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH), on October 17th, provided a comprehensive overview of VANGUARD’s aims and objectives, its impact, and the expected outcomes, outlining at the same time the current landscape in Trafficking in Human Beings (THB). The main findings related to the THB landscape scanning, along with the initial outcomes of the empirical research have been highlighted, while emphasis was given on the AI-based technological solutions that VANGUARD aims to develop during its lifespan. A short Q&A session followed, allowing the audience to engage with the speaker and learn more about the project. ? Participants of various backgrounds attended the two-days RISE-SD conference, with the VANGUARD project attracting attention and gathering positive feedback, thus providing opportunities for networking and future synergies. #VANGUARD_EU #EUSecurityResearch #CERIS #againsthumantrafficking