VANGUARD
adVANced technoloGical solutions coupled with societal-oriented Understanding and AwaReness for Disrupting trafficking in human beings
Transforming the Fight Against Human Trafficking
VANGUARD will bolster the fight against human trafficking. Utilising advanced technological solutions, comprehensive understanding, and targeted training, the project will disrupt the trafficking chain early on, addressing the culture of impunity. With a commitment to positive change, VANGUARD will foster cooperation, shape policies, and raise awareness to create sustainable impact against exploitation and injustice.
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 (THB) activities, fostering a shared understanding of the trafficking chain.
Raise Awareness
Encourage collaboration by enhancing knowledge sharing and communication through impactful awareness campaigns. Formulate strategic policy recommendations grounded in insights and knowledge, actively engaging in the shaping of regulations to establish a more robust defence against human trafficking (THB).
Disrupt
Provide Police and Border Guards Authorities with advanced decision support and investigation methodologies through a suite of tools that are trustworthy, transparent, modular, and user-friendly.
ABOUT VANGUARD
Start date: November 1st, 2023
Partners
22
Countries
12
EU Contribution
5.000.000
Duration
36 Months