Prevention of child sexual exploitation
The Horizon Europe topic HORIZON-CL3-2021-FCT-01-11, 'Prevention of child sexual exploitation', aims to fund research and innovation actions that significantly contribute to the implementation of the Security Union Strategy and the Counter-Terrorism Agenda. This initiative seeks to enhance the understanding, prevention, and response to child sexual exploitation, both online and offline, through innovative solutions and strengthened cooperation across Europe. It emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, integrating human, social, and technological aspects to create a safer environment for children.
Who is Funded: Targeting Child Protection and Security
The 'Prevention of child sexual exploitation' funding program primarily targets organizations and professionals dedicated to combating child sexual exploitation across Europe. It emphasizes collaborative projects involving law enforcement and civil society organizations to ensure a comprehensive approach to prevention, detection, and intervention.
What is Funded: Research and Innovation for Child Protection
This funding program supports projects focused on developing and implementing innovative solutions to prevent and combat child sexual exploitation across various sectors. It emphasizes research and development across different maturity stages, from foundational research to pilot testing of new tools and approaches.
Type and Scope of Funding: Grants for Innovative Security Solutions
The 'Prevention of child sexual exploitation' program provides funding in the form of grants, specifically Research and Innovation Actions. While no per-project maximum is stated, the indicative budget for this topic is part of a larger sum shared with another topic within the same call.
Conditions and Requirements: Ensuring Ethical and Collaborative Impact
Applicants and beneficiaries of the 'Prevention of child sexual exploitation' program must adhere to specific conditions regarding application, consortium composition, and other operational requirements. These provisions ensure compliance with ethical standards and promote effective collaboration and uptake of project results.
Application Procedure: Streamlined Submission and Rigorous Evaluation
The application process for the 'Prevention of child sexual exploitation' program is a single-stage submission. Proposals are evaluated based on specific criteria, and applicants are informed of decisions following a set timeline.
Legal Basis: Foundational Documents for the Program
The 'Prevention of child sexual exploitation' program is established and governed by a comprehensive set of legal and official documents, primarily under the Horizon Europe framework, ensuring its legitimacy and guiding its operational aspects.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Allocated Budget:
6,000,000 € (indicative budget for HORIZON-CL3-2021-FCT-01-11 and HORIZON-CL3-2021-FCT-01-12 combined)
Deadline:
23.11.2021
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union (EU Member States) and Associated Countries.
Sectors:
Research and Development, Information and Communication Technology, Healthcare, Service Sector, Social Enterprises, Other
Beneficiaries:
Children, vulnerable groups, Police Authorities, Civil Society Organisations, health professionals, criminologists, sociologists, psychologists, and society at large.
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Policy Development, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
Border and coast guard authorities, customs authorities, citizens, voluntary organisations, and communities. Projects are encouraged to cooperate with EC-chaired or funded initiatives like the Networks of Practitioners projects (H2020 Secure Societies), Knowledge Networks for Security Research & Innovation (Horizon Europe Cluster 3 Work Programme), and the Community of Users for Secure, Safe and Resilient Societies (CERIS).
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