
New Handbook Released on Forensic Child Interviews for Trafficking Cases
A handbook aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of forensic interviews with children suspected of being trafficked has been published.
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A handbook aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of forensic interviews with children suspected of being trafficked has been published.

Guest article by Nina Springer, Professor in Communication, University of Münster: Vulnerable groups remain in crisis mode longer than privileged individuals. Education and empowerment help all citizens cope by providing awareness, knowledge, and coping skills. However, there is no “one size fits all” solution in crisis communication; each social group must be addressed according to its specific needs to build resilience.

A celebration to mark and reflect on the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Convention and HELCOM is set to take place on 25 April 2024 in Riga. This event commemorates the landmark signing of the Convention and establishing of the Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission (HELCOM), recognising the pivotal role that youth play in shaping the future of the Baltic Sea.

The BSR Cultural Pearls project, co-financed by Interreg Baltic Sea Region, is opening its second call for applications, marking the beginning of the search for cities to be awarded the Cultural Pearls 2025 title.

Want to have your say at the highest level? Registrations for the CBSS Youth Ministerial 2024 are now open, offering a unique opportunity for young individuals aged 18 to 29 from the Baltic Sea Region (BSR) to engage in meaningful dialogue and contribute to policy development.

Register now for the Baltic Sea Parliamentary Youth Forum 2024 and take an active role in addressing pressing issues such as resilience, energy security, and climate change. Young innovators and active minds from the Baltic Sea Region, aged 18 to 29, are invited to apply for this all-expenses-paid experience in the parliamentary world.

The CBSS Civil Protection Network's 12th Baltic Excellence Programme (BEP) in Helsinki brought together 40 civil defence experts from 8 countries across the region to delve into topics of preparedness, civil defence, and comprehensive security.

On 10-15 March 2024, emerging researchers from around the globe gathered at the former manor in Kulice, near Szczecin, Poland, for the CBSS Spring School 2024. Hosted by the University of Szczecin’s International Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, this year's event delved into the theme of 'uncomfortable heritage' and its role in shaping collective memory.

If you are 16-29 and live or are from the BSR, you are invited to register for the elections to the top bodies of the Baltic Sea Region Youth Forum, a platform enabling young individuals to shape their future.

Join the RDI Seminar on Comprehensive Security and Societal Resilience on 25-26 April 2024 at Laurea University of Applied Sciences in Espoo, Finland.

The German city of Kiel was distinguished as one of the four inaugural "BSR Cultural Pearl 2024" title awardees, recognising its culture and resilience action plan to enhance community well-being and cohesion.

The CBSS requires assistance in recruiting a new Director General of the CBSS Secretariat.
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