PARTES – PARticipatory approaches to proTEcting placeS of worship
«PARTES – PARticipatory approaches to proTEcting placeS of worship project is funded by the European Union’s Internal Security Fund (Topic:ISF-2022-TF1-AG-PROTECT-01-PoW) and has a duration of 24 months.
PARTES proposes a comprehensive prevention model for the protection of PoW that is evidence based, inclusive and participatory. In order to effectively combat the security threats posed to PoW, it is essential to understand the underlying violent extremist phenomenon and its concrete manifestations in relation to these targets; involve faith-based communities in policies and measures; and educate the broader population with regard to toxic extremist rhetoric butalso the features and manifestations of various faiths.
PARTES aims to achieve the following objectives:
- Map the specific threat landscape of involved religious communities (incl. cyber threats).
- Assess and derive lessons learned on vulnerabilities and existing security concepts of involved religious communities and exchange best practices on protective measures Europe-wide.
- Establish cooperation and communication structures and channels between religious communities and local authorities.
- Develop proactive and preventive security measures.
- Carry out trainings and workshops with religious and local authorities.
- Raise awareness among the wider population about the threat and strategies of extremist organisations targeting places of worship and involve them in prevention strategies.»
Project’s official website: www.partes-project.eu
