SafeBorders. Strengthening protection against child trafficking

SafeBorders is an EU funded project aimed at combating child trafficking by enhancingthe capacities of judicial authorities and frontline workers through strong cross-bordercooperation. The project focuses on prevention, protection, and prosecution tosafeguard vulnerable children from exploitation.

How will we take action?

Research & evidence-based guidelines

Conduct interviews and focus groups with key stakeholders and develop practical, evidence-based measures to combat child trafficking through prevention, identification, protection, prosecution, and cross-sector partnerships aimed at dismantling organised criminal networks. 

Capacity Building & Transitional Cooperation

Provide training for 495 professionals, including prosecutors, judges, and frontline workers, and formalise commitments to cooperation, information-sharing, and joint actions through a Memorandum of Understanding.

AI Platform

Develop an AI-powered platform to analyse trafficking patterns and assist authorities in identifying networks, while ensuring GDPR-compliant data sharing through a Material Transfer Agreement.

Awareness Raising

Reach over 100,000 people with an EU-wide awareness campaign and lead community workshops in each project country to dispel trafficking myths, offer safeguarding tips, and provide resources on recognising signs of trafficking.

Participating countries: Greece, Italy, Poland, Bulgaria, Romania, Portugal, Belgium, Finland and Western Balkans

Project number: 101188335
Project name: Strengthening Judicial expertise and Frontline support to combat Child Trafficking
Project acronym: SafeBorders
Call: ISF-2023-TF2-AG-OC
Topic: ISF-2023-TF2-AG-OC-Organised-Crime