CRiTERIA Project

📢The #MigrationResearchToolkit is an open access knowledge base compromising #actionableInsights, #guidelines and #recommendations in the context of #migration-related topics arising from the expertise gained during the @CriteriaProject: ➡️project-criteria.eu/migration-rese…

📢#Technology in Focus Time: #AI #Explainability in action! Online demo of the T-TAME #XAI method for explaining #image #classifiers developed @CERTHellas! ➡️multimedia.iti.gr/XAI/

📢 Online registrations for the #ViennaMigrationConference 2024 (VMC2024) livestream are open! Join Europe's top forum on migration 22-23 October to explore labour migration, safer routes, implementation of the EU Pact, and more. 🔗 Register here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/vmc2024-live…

Smugglers facilitate irregular border crossings for people seeking to migrate. They often advertise these services in local neighbourhoods, refugee camps or on social media. But the journeys are fraught with violence & death. bit.ly/42AxDxu #DeadlyBusiness

Migrant smuggling is a #DeadlyBusiness. It has been estimated to be a $5.5-7 billion criminal industry. Watch this video to learn who is behind it 👇

Human trafficking remains one of the most serious crimes and violations of human rights in South Eastern Europe. Sexual exploitation is the most common form of the crime, while cases of labour exploitation are rising. Visit bit.ly/SEE_TIP to learn more!

North Macedonia is facing a rise in child trafficking. 70% of child victims are recruited by family members or acquaintances. We support the country to improve its capacity to combat this crime. #EndHumanTrafficking

One of the central tools of the #CRiTERIA project - the #HumanSecurityFilter - brings the #human dimension of #security into focus including the identification and addressing of #migrant-specific #vulnerabilities. ▶️youtube.com/watch?v=MA4YJn…

Latin America & the Caribbean have recently witnessed disturbing trends in human trafficking. We bring together countries in the region to fight this crime. Results to date: 90+ criminal investigations & 600+ victims identified ⤵️ unodc.org/unodc/frontpag…

Conflict-related sexual violence often affects civilians. In 2023, more than 3,600 cases of sexual violence were committed in conflict settings globally. 95% of the cases involved women and girls. In 32% of cases, children were targeted. 🔗 bit.ly/4cwGYdm

75% of youth aged 15-24 use the Internet on a daily basis. Traffickers use it to control their victims remotely 📲 Strong policies and regulations are needed to ensure that digital platforms are not misused and that young people do not fall victims to this crime. #YouthDay

It is always great to see each other in person!

Another great day at the #OSINT #training for #humanitarians working in the field of #migration ☀️

Exciting first day at the #CRiTERIA #OSINT #training for #humanitarians! Thanks to all participants for the openness and the inspiring discussions! Huge thank you to @CERTHellas and @bmezaris for being the perfect host! 🇬🇷 ➡️project-criteria.eu

📢Registrations are closing tomorrow! The registrations for the #CRiTERIA final #event on the use of open-source information (#OSINF) in the fields of #migratio and #trafficking is closing tomorrow, midnight ➡️ project-criteria.eu/conference2024/

#WeekendRead? 2⃣ new publications from #CRiTERIA: 🔹#Transparency as the defining feature for developing #RiskAssessment #AI #technology for #BorderControl 🔹A trustworthy approach to classify and analyze #epidemic-related information from #microblogs ➡️project-criteria.eu/criteria-publi…

📢Registrations are now open for the #CRiTERIA final event: "Unlocking the potential of #OSINF in the fields of #migration and #trafficking"! 🗓️19 July 2024 📍Thessaloniki, Greece ❗️ #LEA, #PolicyMakers, #NGO ➡️project-criteria.eu/conference2024/

📢 Applications close tomorrow for the free #OSINT #training for #humanitarian professionals! Apply now: ➡ project-criteria.eu/osint-training… #OSINF #opensource #NGO #migration #research #KnowledgeTransfer

If you are at the #NAACL this week, join Sergio Burdisso from @Idiap_ch to hear more about the #reliability estimation of #news #media sources. 🗓️ 9AM CST, Wed, June 19 📍 Resources and Evaluation 1 (Don Alberto 1) #NLP #Research #InformationReliability 2024.naacl.org

📢How can open-source information (#OSINF) support #NGOs and other #humanitarians to gain more insights about and be better prepared for certain situations? Join us for a #free #OSINT #training to learn how to find, validate and analyze valuable information.