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We are thrilled to announce the creation of the first ISF Cluster — Secure Worship and Public Spaces! Launched in August 2024 by SPIRIT, this groundbreaking cluster brings together six key projects: SPIRIT, SAFE-CITIES, SHRINES, PRECRISIS, PROTONE, and PROTECTOR.  A Collaborative Initiative for Community Safety  Today marked our first cluster meeting, where over 50 partnersContinue reading “Introducing the Secure Worship and Public Spaces Cluster!  “

Author: Luca Bianconi (STAM) In today’s world, religious sites are not just places of worship but also symbols of cultural identity, making them potential targets for security threats. In the SPIRIT project, these challenges are addressed by developing an innovative simulation platform by STAM (www.stamtech.com). This platform is designed for religious leaders, municipalities, and securityContinue reading “SPIRIT blogpost#4: Modelling & Simulation solutions for security of public spaces”

Launched amidst a rise in attacks and outdated security practices, SPIRIT recognizes the crucial role of religious communities in safeguarding their sacred spaces. The recent surge in violent attacks on religious institutions underscores the urgency for enhanced security. Examples like the 2016 attack on a Catholic church in France, the 2019 Christchurch Mosque shooting, andContinue reading “SPIRIT blogpost#3 How SPIRIT Bridges communities”

We are thrilled to invite you to the upcoming SPIRIT Webinar, an event dedicated to the protection of religious places and places of worship. This is an opportunity to gather and share expertise on safeguarding these vital spaces. During this webinar, we will focus on the main goals of our project and discuss the latestContinue reading “SPIRIT Webinar: Enhancing Protection of Places of Worship”

In our ever-changing world, places of worship (PoWs) face unique security challenges.These sacred spaces, embodying core societal values like inclusion, freedom of faith, and solidarity, are often open and welcoming by nature. However, this openness can make them vulnerable to various threats. To address these challenges, the SPIRIT project has developed the Enhanced Vulnerability AssessmentContinue reading “SPIRIT blogpost#2:Vulnerability Assessment: Methodologies and Best Practices for Places of Worship. Unveiling SPIRIT EVAM”

Engaging in discussions during the third panel with sister projects #PRoSPeReS, #SOAR and #SHRINEs, we exchanged ideas on the security recommendations and best practices for safety of places of worship and religious communities.💡 The conference brought together diverse stakeholders, including representatives from religious communities, Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs), and research organisations, providing a platform to showcaseContinue reading “The SPIRIT EU project had the honour to participate in the SHIELD final conference”

📢 SPIRIT Project Newsletter Highlights! 🌐✨ We are delighted to present the inaugural SPIRIT Project Newsletter, offering a glimpse into our collaborative journey dedicated to enhancing the preparedness and response capabilities of places of worship and religious mass gatherings. Recent Achievements: Upcoming Events: Connect with SPIRIT: Your engagement is vital to our collaborative efforts. FeelContinue reading “SPIRIT Newsletter, December 2023”