Category: Projects

We Participate in the VII National Congress “Dismantling Islamophobia”

The Euro-Arab Foundation for Higher Studies reinforced its commitment to the fight against racism and discrimination by actively participating in the VII National Congress “Dismantling Islamophobia,” held on October 21 and 22 at the Faculty of Education of the University of Málaga.

The Congress, organized by the Moroccan Association for the Integration of Immigrants, brought together experts, academics, and activists to analyze the complex manifestations of Islamophobia in Spain and Europe, and to propose effective strategies for its eradication.

The Euro-Arab Foundation’s participation, part of the activities of its Research and Projects Department, featured the double intervention of its experts, Rascha Albaba and Lucía G. del Moral.

Institutional Training as a Prevention Tool

The Euro-Arab researcher, Rascha Albaba, during her intervention.

The Euro-Arab Foundation researcher, Rascha Albaba, presented her paper titled “Institutional training: preventing Islamophobia from within”, highlighting the essential work of the Euro-Arab Foundation in providing specialized training aimed at various key actors:

Security Forces and Bodies: for a better understanding and management of diversity.
Civil Society and Experts: to strengthen their intervention capabilities.
Institutional Actors: at the state and European level.

This training addresses crucial topics such as Islamophobia, interreligious dialogue, intercultural coexistence, and human rights.

Albaba emphasized both the activities developed within the framework of European projects and the Foundation’s own initiatives, stressing the accumulated experience of its experts and the solid institutional connections of the Euro-Arab Foundation.

Furthermore, the expert underlined the importance of human rights mechanisms as fundamental vehicles for transferring Spain’s situation regarding Islamophobia to the international sphere, using political and international dialogue as a crucial method for prevention.

The Euro-Arab researcher, Lucía G. del Moral, during her presentation.

For her part, Lucía García del Moral participated in the panel dedicated to analyzing institutional Islamophobia, with a paper titled “From Theory to Practice: European projects that transform the institutional response to Islamophobia.”

The participation of the Euro-Arab Foundation in this important national forum reaffirms its commitment to promoting the values of tolerance, diversity, and respect for human rights, and its active role in the fight against all forms of discrimination.

Tags hate speech, interfaith, islamophobia, prevention

News Projects victory

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.

IN2PREV-en News Projects

The Euro-Arab Foundation Presents the Ethical and Human Rights Work at the IN2PREV Project’s Final Conference

The Euro-Arab Foundation for Higher Studies participated in the IN2PREV Project’s Final Conference, held on October 1st in the Portuguese city of Porto, where 50 participants gathered to share and enhance the impact of this prevention initiative focused on promoting the successful inclusion of refugees and preventing their radicalisation.

The event took place at the Faculdade de Direito da Universidade do Porto and brought together experts and professionals from across Europe. The meeting facilitated discussions on refugee integration, public policy coordination, and ethical considerations in reception and support. The conference also included panels on hate crime, radicalisation prevention, and professional practices in social inclusion.

The Euro-Arab Foundation’s Contribution: Ethics and Human Rights

The Euro-Arab Foundation, through its researchers Lucía Alonso and Rascha Albaba, highlighted its role within the project, specifically in the areas of human rights and ethics, with the ethical and legal review of the FEVR-SES tool, which is designed to identify vulnerabilities related to radicalisation among refugees and asylum seekers in Europe, ensuring that its use respects current legislation and ethical principles.

Albaba and Alonso also discussed the work carried out with the Human Rights Based Guides, which ensure a human rights-based approach during the pilot phase of the IN2PREV project’s mentoring program, seeking to protect the dignity and rights of refugees and asylum seekers.

Key Results of the IN2PREV Project

The conference highlighted the most significant results of the IN2PREV project:

European Cooperation Network: A European network has been established to achieve closer cooperation between law enforcement and NGOs, and to exchange knowledge across countries.
FEVR-SES Tool: The FEVR-SES tool offers frontline staff a structured way to assess vulnerability to radicalisation.
Mentoring Program: A mentoring program provides practical guidance and stability to refugees and asylum seekers in the partner contexts of the project.
Training Offers: The project has also developed blended and online training offers that are already helping professionals strengthen their skills.

The day concluded with a roundtable on how these efforts are supporting frontline practice and cross-sector collaboration, showcasing first-person experiences on the impact of the IN2PREV project.

EN Hatedemics News Projects

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.

Tags AI, hate speech, hatecrime

ECLIPSE EN Projects

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.

News Projects VANGUARD

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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ERAMUS KA ADULT en News Projects

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

data quality en News Projects

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.

IN2PREV-en News Projects

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.

News Projects VANGUARD

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.

Tags THB, TráficoHumano