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Volunteerism in Civil Protection: Support Ukraine, Learn from Ukraine

At a recently held conference under the Civil Protection Faculty project, experts in volunteerism in civil protection aimed to support and learn from Ukrainian efforts.

Posted May 31, 2024

CBSS Youth Ministerial 2024: Amplifying Youth Voices in the BSR

The CBSS Youth Ministerial 2024 was held in Helsinki last week, amplifying the voices of young people across the Baltic Sea Region.

Posted May 28, 2024

New opportunities to utilise benefit and financial fraud to detect human trafficking uncovered during project FRAUD study visit to London

A regional anti-trafficking delegation travelled to London in the framework of CBSS-led project FRAUD to learn from the best practices on tackling benefit and financial fraud in human trafficking context.

Posted May 24, 2024

Culture for Resilience Forum: Fostering Community Strength and Connection

In a world where resilience is increasingly vital, the inaugural Culture for Resilience Forum held in the welcoming town of Jakobstad/Pietarsaari on 7-8 May 2024 marked a step forward towards building stronger communities by tapping into the transformative power of culture.

Posted May 13, 2024

Vacancy: Director General of the CBSS Secretariat

The CBSS Secretariat is recruiting its Director General, appointed for a period of four years with the possibility of a prolongation of up to two years.

Posted April 30, 2024

Baltic Sea Region Youth Forum Welcomes New Members in Annual Elections

The Baltic Sea Region Youth Forum (BSRYF) recently held its second annual elections to elect new members to its legislative and executive bodies, marking another step in the forum’s commitment to amplifying youth voices and fostering regional cooperation.

Posted April 26, 2024

New CBSS Initiative Aims to Combat Human Trafficking for Sexual Exploitation in the Baltic Sea Region

The CBSS has launched a new initiative, funded by the Swedish Government Offices, aimed at enhancing regional efforts to combat the trafficking of vulnerable populations for sexual exploitation.

Posted April 25, 2024

Join the [#b_hack]: Uniting Young Talents to Shape the Baltic Sea Region’s Future

Unleash your inner geek and join the [#b_hack] 2024 in Lübeck, Germany on 18-21 July 2024. Themed “Bridging Borders, Shaping the Future”, this hackathon aims to unbridle the creative and technological potential of youths to enhance regional identity and foster sustainable development in the Baltic Sea Region.

Posted April 24, 2024

Kick-Starting Cooperation: Razom Project Aims to Cultivate Resilience in the Baltic Sea Region and Ukraine

In a bid to foster resilience and cooperation across borders, the launch of the Razom project - "Razom: Planting the seeds for cultivating resilience and cooperation in the Baltic Sea Region and Ukraine," marks a significant milestone in transnational collaboration and underscores the importance of knowledge exchange in civil protection between the Baltic Sea Region and Ukraine.

Posted April 22, 2024

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.

Posted April 16, 2024

The challenges of communicating crises in digitalised and diverse societies

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.

Posted April 16, 2024

Celebrating 50 Years of HELCOM: Empowering Youth Voices for Environmental Stewardship

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.

Posted April 4, 2024