Dear SPIRIT Community, On April 16, 2025, we gathered to celebrate the culmination of the SPIRIT project, and we are deeply grateful for your participation. Your engagement and support have been instrumental in making this journey a success. Throughout this project, we’ve witnessed the power of collaboration and innovation. From insightful discussions to shared experiences, each momentContinue reading “SPIRIT Final Event”
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SPIRIT is in Brussels Times magazine
Read our article in the most readed journal in Belgium: https://www.brusselstimes.com/1556389/ensuring-safe-havens-the-spirit-projects-mission-to-protect-places-of-worship
SPIRIT blogpost: From the 2017 action plan to the SPIRIT project
In the 21st century, terroristic attacks on places of worship in Europe started to exceptionally increase. While they were a significant but comparatively rare phenomenon prior to 2013[1], the trend led to a spike of attacks in 2016, before reducing again in frequency. [1] Based on data from the global terrorism database analysed during the ISFP co-funded SHIELD Project Continue reading “SPIRIT blogpost: From the 2017 action plan to the SPIRIT project”
SPIRIT Blog#8: Protecting places of worship in Europe: the key role of multi-agency coordination
Written by F. Xavier Garcia Lora, Alejandro Delgado Diez and Josep Jordi Guerrero Nievas In the current global context where extremism, hate crimes and threats to religious freedom are significantly increasing, the protection of places of worship has become a strategic priority. The response to this challenge must be multifactorial and systemic: it is necessary toContinue reading “SPIRIT Blog#8: Protecting places of worship in Europe: the key role of multi-agency coordination”
Watch the recording of the Final Webinar in the Series of the Cluster: Securing Public & Worship Spaces
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the GATHERINGS, PRECRISIS, PROTECTOR, and SHRINES projects for sharing their valuable insights, as well as to DG HOME, European Commission, for their keynote contribution and encouragement in leading the cluster. Thank you for joining us!
SPIRIT FINAL Event: April 16th – Registration is open
Dear SPIRIT Network, We are pleased to invite you to the SPIRIT Project Final Event, taking place in Brussels on the 16th of April. This event marks the conclusion of our efforts to enhance the security and resilience of places of worship across Europe. Event Details: Program Highlights: Find more information in the draft AGENDA.Continue reading “SPIRIT FINAL Event: April 16th – Registration is open”
Save the Date: SPIRIT Final Event
Dear all, We are glad to announce that the SPIRIT final event will be happening on April 16th, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. Stay tuned for more updates and details.
Join Us for the Final Webinar in the Series of the Cluster: Ensuring Sustainability: Security for the Future
REGISTER Below! We are delighted to announce that on March 20,2025 Secure Worship & Public Spaces Cluster will host the final webinar in its series: Securing Public & Worship Spaces: Innovation, Preparedness, and Sustainability. The webinar is titled Ensuring Sustainability: Security for the Future The esteemed speakers, representing from PRECRISIS, SHRINES and GATHERINGS have kindlyContinue reading “Join Us for the Final Webinar in the Series of the Cluster: Ensuring Sustainability: Security for the Future “
Watch the recording of the Second Webinar in the Series of the Cluster: Securing Public & Worship Spaces
We would like to thank HECTOR, PROTONE and IMPRESS projects for sharing their knowledge. Thank you for joining us last Friday, please, find the recording below!
Spirit Blog#7: The Role of Technology in Enhancing Security for Places of Worship
In today’s rapidly evolving security landscape, technology plays a critical role in ensuring the safety of places of worship and religious gatherings. As threats become more sophisticated, leveraging innovative security solutions has become essential to protect these sacred spaces while preserving their openness and accessibility. The SPIRIT project is at the forefront of integrating cutting-edgeContinue reading “Spirit Blog#7: The Role of Technology in Enhancing Security for Places of Worship”
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