Forum européen pour la sécurité urbaine (Efus)

🎉 We’re excited to announce that the Centre for Public Impact has selected Efus as a recipient of the Google.org AI Opportunity Fund! With this support, we hope to empower the communities we work with to gain the AI skills needed for a successful future. Today, it's necessary to enhance artificial intelligence literacy and competency among European local and regional authorities. By helping our community access the tools and knowledge to thrive in the face of technological change, we’re making sure everyone benefits from AI’s potential. →  https://lnkd.in/eCU-zPHU The program will be launch very soon, stay tuned!

The final Executive Committee meeting of Efus for 2024 took place in Stadt Köln yesterday, with the participation of Lord Mayor Henriette Reker. This meeting provided an important opportunity to gather with the member cities of the Executive Committee and address key topics. Discussions focused on the adoption of a political resolution on organised crime and drugs, our partnership with the new European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA), and preparations for the upcoming Security, Democracy & Cities conference. The day concluded with a visit to the Cologne Nazi Documentation Center, offering valuable historical insights. We sincerely thank all the cities present for their active involvement! 🙌 ➡️ Stay tuned for more updates on our political resolution on organised crime and drugs!

📢 Efus is proud to sign the Declaration of Networks Against Hate alongside the Strong Cities Network! 📝🌍 Our cities, represented by Nadia ZOURGUI (Ville et Eurométropole de Strasbourg) and Manuel Comeron (Ville de Liège) at the #FifthGlobalSummit of the Strong Cities Network have endorsed this declaration to combat #HateSpeech, empower local governments, and build strong, cohesive, and resilient cities. 🌆 This declaration highlights the destructive impact of hate speech, disinformation, and conspiracy theories, which deepen divisions, dehumanise individuals, and threaten peace, human rights, and sustainable development. It also underscores the vital role of local leaders. 🗨️ "Acknowledging the pivotal role of mayors and other sub-national leaders, governments, and civil society in preventing and responding to hate and intolerance." 📖 Read the full declaration here (still open for cities to endorse): https://lnkd.in/eMncU6sH

🔵 Efus was thrilled to have joined the impactful EU Knowledge Hub on Prevention of Radicalisation event, where we highlighted the vital role of local and regional authorities in preventing violent extremism. Together, we took steps toward building safer, more resilient communities—grateful for the collaboration with the Eu Knowledge Hub and all the stakeholders! 🤝 📖 Learn more on our work to prevent violent extremism: https://lnkd.in/dYnRJYzw

🌍Efus is proud to participate in the first European Conference on Drug-Related Violence, organised by the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) and the European Commission. 🔵 This event brought together policymakers, practitioners, researchers, and civil society to address the urgent and complex challenges of drug-related violence in Europe. ➡️ Efus' Executive Director, Elizabeth Johnston, participated in the session "Health, Justice, and Social Responses to Drug-Related Violence" alongside fabio ciciliano, Extraordinary Government Commissioner for the territory of the municipality of Caivano in Italy; Didier LAGUERRE, Mayor of Fort-de-France; and Catherine Comiskey, Professor at Trinity College Dublin. A great opportunity to foster innovative solutions and coordinated action to confront this escalating threat. #BreakTheCycle 🔗 Discover more on our work on the fight against drugs: https://lnkd.in/dz3EFJ8A

🎙️ New Podcast Episode! 🚨 How can cities tackle youth delinquency with innovative, data-driven approaches? In our latest episode with Eleonora Fiori, Project Manager, Comune di Torino, and Ravinithesh Annapureddy, Researcher at Idiap Research Institute and EPFL, we explore the collaborative platform Sbocciamo Torino Tool. 💡 Learn how data visualisation, stakeholder collaboration, and community engagement are transforming urban security policies. 🗨️ "Being more visual makes it easier for those who aren’t used to working with data to understand and engage with it." – Eleonora Fiori 🗨️ "The participatory process ensured the tool reflects the community’s needs and has wide acceptance among stakeholders." – Ravinithesh Annapureddy 🎧Listen now (available in all platforms): https://lnkd.in/edM2FJgN

🚨 Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 🚨 Every 10 minutes, a woman loses her life to a partner or family member. Over half of young women worldwide face cyber violence, and nearly 1 in 3 women experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. At Efus, we believe local action is key. Our member cities are committed to tackling gender-based violence through prevention, support for victims, and promoting diverse, gender-balanced teams in urban security. 🔗 Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eMT5y9du Let’s work together for safer and more inclusive cities. 🌆 #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #InternationalDay

🌍 How can we make security technologies more citizen-friendly? At Efus, we believe citizens should play a central role in shaping the technologies that impact their lives. That’s why we are involved in the EU-funded TRANSCEND project, coordinated by Trilateral Research Ireland. 💡 As Leanne Cochrane, TRANSCEND’s coordinator, puts it: “Engaging citizens in security research ensures technologies reflect society’s diverse concerns and avoid embedding discriminatory aspects.” Find out more on our article 👉 https://lnkd.in/egZ_-8TR

🔵 A look back at a key meeting of the International Organisation on Urban Security and Crime Prevention, where global partners united to advance strategies for safer, more inclusive cities. Collaboration and innovation remain at the heart of our mission to shape the future of urban security! Discover more about our action: https://lnkd.in/ec97ZzXk

🚨 Highlights from the Local Police Academy in Madrid🚨 This week, the Local Police Academy in Ayuntamiento de Madrid brought together local police officers from 14 cities in the Efus/PACTESUR2 network for an immersive three-day training. The event focused on equipping officers with practical skills and knowledge to enhance public space security. Participants engaged in hands-on simulation exercises led by Madrid’s Local Police, experiencing their effective strategies in urban security, as well as collaborative learning through panel discussions and field visits. It was also an opportunity to strengthen the EU-POLNET network of local police forces. We look forward to the next meeting to continue our collaboration. Thank you to all the participants for their involvement! 🙌 Ville de Nice Riga Go Vilnius Comune di Torino Bratislava - hlavné mesto SR Ville de Bruxelles - Stad Brussel #Gdansk Comune di Bologna #KordelioEvosmos #Budapest7th Generalitat de Catalunya Câmara Municipal de Lisboa Ville de Liège