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.

With a consortium with the necessary interdisciplinary expertise, VANGUARD will foster cooperation, shape policies, and raise awareness to create a sustainable impact against exploitation of human beings.

Understand

Harness valuable insights from the captured intelligence picture to boost operational efficiency and provide a sharper and broader intelligence view of (cross-border) human trafficking activities, fostering a shared understanding of the trafficking chain.

Empower

Provide Police and Border Guards Authorities with advanced decision support and investigation methodologies through a suite of trustworthy, transparent, modular, and user-friendly tools.

Collaborate

Enhance collaboration through advanced secure knowledge and information sharing and evidence exchange.

Raise Awareness

Strengthen personal responsibility for self-education and modify beliefs and behaviours through innovative awareness raising campaigns and online game.

Train

Implement training activities for capacity building and enhance training through VR-based serious game development.

Recommend

Formulate strategic policy recommendations grounded in insights and knowledge, actively engaging in shaping regulations to establish a more robust defence against human trafficking.

ABOUT VANGUARD

Start date: November 1st, 2023

Partners

Countries

Months

EU Contribution

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