VANGUARD
adVANced technoloGical solutions coupled with societal-oriented Understanding and AwaReness for Disrupting trafficking in human beings
VANGUARD aims to strengthen the fight against trafficking in human beings (THB) through the provision of improved intelligence picture, delivery of advanced and trustworthy suite of tools, and realisation of innovative training activities.
Through its interdisciplinary consortium, VANGUARD will foster collaboration, provide policy recommendations, and raise awareness for sustainable impact against the exploitation of human beings.
Understand
Build an improved and comprehensive intelligence picture of (cross-border) THB activities, fostering a shared understanding of the online and offline trafficking chain
Empower
Provide Police Authorities and Border Guards with advanced, trustworthy, and user-friendly AI tools, enabling improved decision support and investigation methodologies
Collaborate
Promote multilevel and international cooperation through improved knowledge sharing and communication among relevant actors and stakeholders
Train
Enhance capacity building of security practitioners through training based on VR serious games and innovative learning methods
Raise Awareness
Improve the level of awareness of online / offline THB through promotional campaigns, informative material, and a Web-based game
Recommend
Formulate strategic policy recommendations grounded on insights and knowledge obtained through project activities
ABOUT VANGUARD
Start date: November 1st, 2023
Pilot Use Cases
Detecting, identifying, investigating, and preventing online-facilitated THB activities
Detecting, identifying, and investigating THB activities at airport and land checkpoints
Enhanced investigation processes and cooperation for disrupting the trafficking chain