New Policy Paper Calls for Rethink of Europe’s Anti-Trafficking Partnerships

A new policy paper by Agenfor International (INTERCEPTED’S consortium member) and TJPS Institute -UPEACE argues that Europe’s Common Operational Partnerships (COPs), the EU’s main framework for cross-border cooperation against human trafficking and migrant smuggling, need a structural overhaul to keep pace with how these crimes actually unfold today. Authored by Sergio Bianchi and Natalina Cea,… Continue reading New Policy Paper Calls for Rethink of Europe’s Anti-Trafficking Partnerships

Public-Private Cooperation Against Trafficking in Human Beings: Insights from Law Enforcement

As part of the ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking in the digital age, the INTERCEPTED project has released a new campaign spotlighting the crucial role of multi-agency and public-private cooperation in tackling Trafficking in Human Beings (THB). In this latest video campaign, Mr. Mpratsikas from the Hellenic Police breaks down the complex law enforcement… Continue reading Public-Private Cooperation Against Trafficking in Human Beings: Insights from Law Enforcement

Second INTERCEPTED Seminar: Digital Anti-Trafficking Capacities.

On 13 November, INTERCEPTED project held its second  seminar on trafficking under the title Strengthening Digital Capabilities to Counter Human Trafficking. This event was co-organised with the ASIT project, which, as INTERCEPTED, aims to prevent and combat online human trafficking. The event was opened by Antonio de Nicolo, from the Public Prosecutor’s Office of Trieste… Continue reading Second INTERCEPTED Seminar: Digital Anti-Trafficking Capacities.

2nd INTERCEPTED Seminar

As part of the INTERCEPTED Project’s Online Seminar Series, together with the ASIT Project, an online meeting focusing on Strengthening Digital Capabilities to Counter Human Trafficking, will be held on November 13, 2024 from 14:00 to 16:30 (CET). The seminar will delve into current trends in online human trafficking  and the digital business model.  It… Continue reading 2nd INTERCEPTED Seminar

Multi-agency work and cross-border cooperation: keys to the fight against trafficking in persons

The seminar co-organized by the INTERCEPTED and OSINT-RADAR projects brought together professionals and experts to share experiences and transfer their knowledge in the fight against human trafficking.

INTERCEPTED and OSINT-RADAR Co-Host Seminar on THB this September

This seminar will equip participants with essential knowledge and tools to combat THB.

INTERCEPTED at the University of Granada

On the 6th of June, FUNDEA’s researcher Karen Latricia Hough, gave a lecture about fighting Trafficking in Human Beings (THB) via the protection of human rights, creation of awareness campaigns and empowerment of the THB survivors, within the framework of the Master’s Degree in Conference Interpreting at the University of Granada.

Free online course on combating THB

HELP Course

The Council of Europe’s European Human Rights Training Program for Legal Professionals (HELP) has released a new version of its online anti-trafficking training course. This course is tailored to the learning needs of judges, prosecutors, attorneys, law enforcement officers, and other professionals involved in identifying and protecting victims of human trafficking. The course focuses on… Continue reading Free online course on combating THB

Results of the BIGOSINT Anti-Trafficking in Human Beings project

Final event of BIGOSINT

The project, funded by the European Commission’s Internal Security Fund, has developed and analysed and applied Big Data and OSINT tools to combat and disrupt internet-based human trafficking networks, focusing on the roles played by the cyber environment in the trafficking chain.

Focus Group Meetings in Italy, Greece and Spain

The Focus Group Meetings took place in Italy in Greece and Spain in November 2023. They were dedicated to exchange of ideas and practices