Category: Projects

ReBel’s Online Round Table on Integration and Sense of Belonging of Migrant Persons

The upcoming online round table titled “Policy Pathways: Enhancing Migrant Integration and Sense of Belonging in the EU” will take place on November 7, 2025. The event, held via Zoom from 15:00 to 16:30 EET and organised within the framework of the European ReBel project, will focus on inclusive policymaking to drive integration and strengthen migrants’ sense of belonging in the European Union.

This event is a unique opportunity to discover the new insights emerging from the ReBel research project “Redesigning Belonging”. This project, in which the Euro-Arab Foundation actively participates, deeply explores the barriers and resilience strategies of migrant women in Europe, with the primary goal of offering viable recommendations for significant change in integration policies and practices.

What to expect from this online meeting:

Key findings from Spain, Finland, and the Netherlands.
Expert perspectives on policies, practices, and innovation from Martijn de Waal (Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, https://www.martijndewaal.nl/), Johannes Jauhiainen (Demos Helsinki, https://demoshelsinki.fi/), and Rowan Aly Razek (migration expert).
Practical tools to foster solidarity and empowerment.

Registration is open: https://laurea.zoom.us/meeting/register/UwgKpZ2zQ4GDjqmwKVPA4w

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Online training on hate, extremism and victim-centred solutions

The European project VicTory Project – Restorative and victim-centred approach to mitigate hate and (violent) extremism, in which the Euro-Arab Foundation takes part as a partner, is developing two free online courses adapted to the most up-to-date knowledge and current challenges, to train professionals who support victims of hate and extremism.

The objective is to ensure that professionals working with cases of hate and extremism —including law enforcement, judicial personnel, prison and probation staff, case managers, and victim support staff— can implement a victim-centred approach, applying effective techniques and legally sound procedures aimed at restorative justice. If you reside in Italy, Finland, Hungary, Portugal, or Spain, you can register via the link! Registrations from other countries are also accepted.

They will inform you of the course dates later.

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Pilot Test of HATEDEMICS AI Tool in Coria del Río

Young people, teachers, and educators will gather next Thursday, October 23, at the Museum of Andalusian Autonomy in Coria del Río to participate in the pilot test of the HATEDEMICS project. This initiative, in which the Euro-Arab Foundation is involved, aims to develop tools to combat hate speech.

A Two-Session Day

The initiative will take place over the course of a day divided into two training sessions.

In the morning, from 10:00 to 13:00, the activity will be aimed at a young audience.
In the afternoon, from 16:30 to 19:30, the session will be specifically geared toward teachers and educators.

The event will offer attendees the opportunity to learn first-hand about the tools being developed to identify and confront hate speech in various contexts. This pilot is a key step in the implementation of the project, and its results will help refine the strategy and materials ahead of the official launch.

The Museum of Andalusian Autonomy, an emblematic site for Andalusian history and culture, thus becomes the setting for this important educational and social initiative, highlighting the importance of education and dialogue in the fight against hate.

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ECLIPSE: A Collaborative Project to Combat Hate Speech and Disinformation

On September 23rd and 24th, the Euro-Arab Foundation participated in the launch of a new project, ECLIPSE (an acronym for “Preventing and Combating onLine and offline hate speech and dIsinformation through multidisciPlinary innovation, education, and awareneSs in Europe”). This initiative is funded by the European Commission through its HORIZON Innovation Actions program.

The Italian city of Trento hosted the meeting, bringing together the consortium partners, including the Euro-Arab Foundation, the Andalusian Center for Studies, the City Council of Murcia, the University of Trento, Northumbria University of Newcastle, the Free University of Brussels, Sabancı University of Turkey, the Governorate of Ankara, the CSI Center for Social Innovation, the Serbian Institute for AI Research and Development, the German Institute SYNYO, the University of Applied Sciences for Public Administration and Legal Affairs in Bavaria, CESIE Third Sector Entity, Stop Hate UK, YEU Youth for Exchange and Understanding, the International Centre for Migration Policy Development of Austria, and Creative Workers of Belgium. The consortium is coordinated by the Bruno Kessler Foundation.

A Multidisciplinary Approach to a Global Problem

The ECLIPSE project aims not only to combat hate speech and disinformation in Europe but also to strengthen social cohesion, empower citizens, and provide law enforcement and public authorities with effective tools to build a more informed, critical, and resilient society. It will combine advanced technologies with knowledge from fields such as social sciences, criminology, law, and behavioral psychology. Through this synergy, the project will develop tools for the automated analysis of harmful content and the creation of effective, culturally sensitive counter-narratives that respect fundamental rights. At the same time, ECLIPSE promotes the active participation of target groups through innovative training methodologies, such as digital storytelling, gamification, and augmented/extended reality (AR/XR).

The Euro-Arab Foundation will play a key role in the project as the leader of the work package focused on education, training, and public policy recommendations. From this position, it will coordinate the development of pedagogical tools, innovative methodologies, and curricula tailored to different social actors: law enforcement, teachers, social professionals, and civil organizations.

European and Global Impact of the Project

One of the project’s main pillars is the creation of validated tools, methodologies, and training curricula for various social actors, from security forces to educators and civil organizations. ECLIPSE also aims to harmonize European approaches to data collection and the implementation of countermeasures, always ensuring respect for freedom of expression and privacy.

Furthermore, the Euro-Arab Foundation will be responsible for strengthening the capacity of law enforcement agencies (LEAs), civil society organizations (CSOs), and international organizations to confront hate speech and disinformation. To do this, it will develop tailored training, gamified workshops, and continuous evaluation processes. Its tasks include:

Creating educational and learning materials through a one-day online workshop with 20 participants, including LEAs, CSOs, and experts, to co-create materials on media literacy, human rights, and best practices against hate speech and disinformation.
Conducting two in-person gamified workshops in Brussels for LEAs, CSOs, and international organizations, using AR/XR, gamification, and digital storytelling to enhance capabilities.
Continuously evaluating the effectiveness of the training materials and sessions.
Drafting evidence-based policy briefs to support decision-making and foster multi-agency cooperation and sustainability.

The Foundation will lead the development of these public policy reports, which will include practical recommendations for national and European policymakers, with the goal of promoting a coherent and effective approach to hate speech and disinformation.

The results of ECLIPSE will be deployed through pilot projects in Belgium, Germany, Austria, Italy, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Turkey, as a preliminary step towards broader adoption across Europe and potentially on a global level.

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World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

Human trafficking involves the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring or receipt of persons by means of threats, use of force or other forms of coercion, for the purpose of exploitation, which may be sexual, labour-related, or for the removal of organs, among others.

The United Nations General Assembly designated 30 July as World Day Against Trafficking in Persons in 2013, with the aim of mobilising resources and efforts to combat this crime and support victims.

The Euro-Arab Foundation is involved in projects funded by the European Commission, such as VANGUARD, which aims to break the chain of human trafficking from a human rights perspective and put survivors at the centre of policies.

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The E+ Program organises a mobility workshop on project writing and management

The deadline to submit applications and participate in the E+ Program mobility How to write a European project? which will take place from August 2 to 12 in Amblar-Don, Italy, is now open. This stay will be hosted by Ines- Itinerari in Natura per un’ Educazione Sostenible and its main objective is to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experiences on writing and managing European projects, focusing mainly on the Erasmus+ program.

Participants will not only be able to strengthen their own skills, but will also act as trainers, sharing knowledge, methodologies and good practices in the preparation of European proposals. This bidirectional teaching-learning interaction will strengthen institutional capacities, foster international collaboration and generate an impact at both individual and collective levels, by promoting a culture of active participation in initiatives financed by the European Union. The activity is co-financed by the Erasmus+ program and covers accommodation, food, insurance, travel and educational activity expenses.

To participate, send an email to: edesolidaridad[at]gmail.com

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DATA EQUALITY Consortium to Forge Common EU Methodology

The final workshop of the European project DATA EQUALITY will take place on July 9th in Rimini, Italy. The Euro-Arab Foundation is part of this project, which aims to prevent and combat intersectional data discrimination. This workshop brings together law enforcement agencies, judicial professionals, civil society organizations, and researchers to discuss the main conclusions from four thematic Working Groups. These groups focused on data collection and management, data analysis, data exchange, and bias and ethical issues in the use of data for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) tools.

Throughout the project, participants from across Europe have explored common challenges and shared best practices. Through three transnational workshops and four specific working groups, they have identified key elements that should shape a Shared European Methodology on Equality Data. This new methodology aims to promote the ethical, secure, and inclusive use of data related to discrimination.

About DATA EQUALITY

DATA EQUALITY is a project funded by the European Commission through the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) Programme. The consortium, comprising nine members and coordinated by the Corte di Appello di Venezia, includes the Euro-Arab Foundation and the City Council of Murcia, along with other entities from various European countries. Launched in September 2024 and scheduled to conclude in May 2026, the project has three main objectives:

Improve the capacities of public authorities to effectively investigate, prosecute, and adequately sentence discrimination incidents.
Enhance cooperation and information exchange among public authorities (particularly district courts and municipal and regional administrations), as well as between public authorities and other stakeholders, such as civil society organizations and community representatives, to improve responses to discrimination, racism, xenophobia, and other forms of intolerance.
Improve the discrimination recording and data collection system, enhance the methodological approach, and foster inter-institutional cooperation in data collection.

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Granada Hosts Final IN2PREV Training Seminar

From June 24th to 26th, the Euro-Arab Foundation, a member of the consortium for the European IN2PREV project aimed at preventing radicalization through the successful inclusion of refugees, organized the project’s final training seminar. Titled Training of Trainers: Mentorship Program and Vulnerability Assessment, the activity brought together over 40 participants, including consortium partners and frontline professionals from Law Enforcement Agencies and non-governmental organizations across several European countries. The objective was to enhance their competencies in law enforcement and community cooperation to prevent radicalization by ensuring the inclusion of refugees.

To achieve this, the training developed the professionals’ capacity to transmit the knowledge acquired in previous IN2PREV trainings held in Poland and Slovakia. It also strengthened their understanding and use of the project’s products and fostered collaboration and the exchange of best practices between law enforcement agencies and non-governmental organizations.

IN2PREV Final Conference

The IN2PREV project is a European initiative that began in September 2022. The Euro-Arab Foundation participates as a member, alongside partners from Poland, Portugal, Romania, the Republic of Moldova, Slovakia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The project’s goal is to facilitate the integration of refugees and asylum seekers and prevent their radicalization through the early identification of vulnerability risk factors. The successful inclusion of refugees as a means to prevent radicalization is a topic that, despite its recognized importance and growing concern, has not received adequate attention or action and is often addressed through highly securitized approaches.

After three years of research and training, the final IN2PREV project conference will take place on October 1st, 2025, in the Portuguese city of Porto. The event will serve as a platform to present the project’s final results to key organizations and representatives of the European Commission.

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Vanguard Project Shares Groundbreaking Anti-Trafficking Research at KU Leuven Workshop

On 16the June, researchers from the Vanguard project convened a hybrid workshop at KU Leuven University presenting the latest findings from their academic research on the prestigious Horizon Europe anti-trafficking initiative.

The workshop featured a presentation by Karen Hough from the Euro-Arab Foundation and Teresa Forlitti from Hart and Stand in the United States about their collaborative paper, “Creating sustainable models for the inclusion of lived experience experts in anti-trafficking preventative measures and policy making: insights from the Vanguard project”.

Attended by a diverse group of experts, including representatives from the European Commission, academia, and NGOs, the workshop fostered a highly productive and formative discussion. The research results were very well received, highlighting the project’s impact in the fight against human trafficking.

The Vanguard project, a European-financed initiative, is dedicated to strengthening the combat against human trafficking (THB). It achieves this by providing an improved intelligence picture, delivering an advanced and trustworthy suite of tools, and implementing innovative training activities.

Further workshops are planned in the coming months to continue sharing the project’s vital research and foster ongoing collaboration.

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PARTES Project Concludes, Evolves into PARTESS-COM

On June 16, the PARTES project culminated in its final conference in Vienna, gathering researchers, faith-community representatives, and security experts. Over its two-year duration, the project focused on protecting places of worship. It was made possible by financial support from the European Commission’s Internal Security Fund (ISF) and saw fifteen partners from ten European countries collaborate on this vital initiative.

The European Commission’s DG Home’s representative underscored the crucial role of Union Actions projects, like PARTES, in tackling transnational issues affecting the entire EU. At its core, PARTES aimed to bolster the protection of places of worship by fostering a deeper understanding of violent extremism and its potential impact. Its six key objectives included mapping threats, assessing vulnerabilities, and facilitating the exchange of best practices among diverse religious communities.

A critical aspect addressed was online threats, with a presentation by SCENOR detailing how extremist organizations exploit digital platforms to spread right-wing hate. This analysis revealed a significant shift in strategy: unlike in the past, these groups now actively conceal their true ideologies and objectives by masking their hate. This tactic allows them to evade moderation and reach a broader audience.

The project also introduced the “PARTES Guardian approach,” which prioritizes engaging faith communities and incorporating their concerns to ensure protective measures are culturally and spiritually appropriate. To further support these efforts, PARTES developed 23 “action sheets” – practical, step-by-step best practices gathered from 10 partners, covering areas like interfaith dialogues and mental health crisis guidelines. The conference concluded with acknowledgements to the dedicated team members, technicians, and security personnel who contributed to its success.

Euro-Arab Foundation Article Highlights Rising Vulnerability to Hate Crimes

During the final event of PARTES, the Euro-Arab Foundation, José Luis Salido Medina, exposed the results of his research on Extremism and Places of Worship: Analysis of Strategies and Ideological Motivations, conducted as part of the project. The article examines the increasing vulnerability of religious communities to hate crimes driven by extremist narratives. It presents findings from an analysis of 25 case studies of hate crimes and violent attacks across 13 European countries. The research delves into the ideological and strategic characteristics of extremist groups involved, considering factors such as the perpetrator’s ideology, the nature of the attack, online/offline dimensions, and the presence of manifestos.

The final event of the PARTES project marked a significant milestone, signalling its transformation into PARTESS-COM. This evolution is a testament to the substantial work accomplished and the robust networks established during the project’s tenure.

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