Media Documented Attacks Against Places of Worship and Related Incidents: 19-25 September

The SOAR project undertook the task of documenting attacks and related incidents against places of worship in Europe. We aim to raise awareness of the risks and threats that religious sites encounter, to promote and contribute to the Strengthening the security and resilience of at-risk religious sites and communities. The increase of hate crimes and The post Media Documented Attacks Against Places of Worship and Related Incidents: 19-25 September appeared first on SOAR.

By |2025-10-21T14:09:30+00:00September 29th, 2022|News, SOAR|

SOAR Regional Protective Security Training in Radhadesh

Increasing attacks on religious institutions and communities across Europe have prompted a focus on the vulnerability of places of worship, and the need for focused support and training, which the SOAR project provides. The SOAR project has delivered a Regional Protective Security Training event on the 29th September 2022, in Radhadesh, Belgium. In attendance were The post SOAR Regional Protective Security Training in Radhadesh appeared first on SOAR.

By |2025-10-21T14:09:33+00:00September 29th, 2022|News, SOAR|

SOAR project holds national gathering in Budapest, Hungary

The SOAR (Strengthening the security and resilience of at-risk religious sites and communities) project held a national networking event on the 17th September 2022, in Budapest, Hungary. In attendance were various faith leaders, faith institution management, architects & members from the interior ministry. The SOAR project, led by Enhancing Faith Institutions (EFI), delivered presentations highlighting The post SOAR project holds national gathering in Budapest, Hungary appeared first on SOAR.

By |2025-10-21T14:09:35+00:00September 19th, 2022|News, SOAR|

SOAR Regional Protective Security Training in Budapest, Hungary

Increasing attacks on religious institutions and communities across Europe have prompted a focus on the vulnerability of places of worship, and the need for focused support and training, which the SOAR project provides. The SOAR project has delivered a Regional Protective Security Training event on the 14th September 2022, in Budapest, Hungary. In attendance were The post SOAR Regional Protective Security Training in Budapest, Hungary appeared first on SOAR.

By |2025-10-21T14:09:37+00:00September 14th, 2022|News, SOAR|

SOAR Regional Protective Security Training in Aarhus

Increasing attacks on religious institutions and communities across Europe have prompted a focus on the vulnerability of places of worship, and the need for focused support and training, which the SOAR project provides. The SOAR project has delivered a Protective Security Training event on the 10th September, 2022, in Aarhus, Denmark. In attendance were various The post SOAR Regional Protective Security Training in Aarhus appeared first on SOAR.

By |2025-10-21T14:09:40+00:00September 12th, 2022|News, SOAR|

SOAR project mentioned in guide on protecting vulnerable targets by UNOCT

5 Thematic guides on Protecting Vulnerable Targets Against Terrorist Attacks //www.unaoc.org/2022/09/unoct-launches-five-new-thematic-guides-on-protecting-vulnerable-targets-against-terrorist-attacks/ The increase of attacks against religious institution highlights the urgency of the need to protect these vulnerable targets. The United Nations is working towards providing support and resources to protect vulnerable targets against terrorist attacks. Following the Christchurch attacks in 2019, the UN Secretary-General The post SOAR project mentioned in guide on protecting vulnerable targets by UNOCT appeared first on SOAR.

By |2025-10-21T14:09:42+00:00September 8th, 2022|News, SOAR|

SOAR Regional Protective Security Training in Dusseldorf

Increasing attacks on religious institutions and communities across Europe have prompted a focus on the vulnerability of places of worship, and the need for focused support and training, which the SOAR project provides. The SOAR project has delivered a Protective Security Training event on the 3rd September, 2022, in Dusseldorf, Germany. In attendance were various The post SOAR Regional Protective Security Training in Dusseldorf appeared first on SOAR.

By |2025-10-21T14:09:44+00:00September 5th, 2022|News, SOAR|

SOAR holds EU-Level Jury Meeting on Call for Best Practice Examples in Brussels, Belgium

The SOAR (Strengthening the security and resilience of at-risk religious sites and communities) project held an EU-Level Jury Meeting in Brussels on 31st August 2022, for the Jury Members, project coordinator and the European Commission to discuss the entries of the Best Practice Call published in the framework of the project by project partner ACE. The post SOAR holds EU-Level Jury Meeting on Call for Best Practice Examples in Brussels, Belgium appeared first on SOAR.

By |2025-10-21T14:09:47+00:00September 1st, 2022|News, SOAR|

EFI features at UN Global Program on countering Terrorist Threats against Vulnerable Targets in Tunisia

Enhancing Faith Institutions (EFI) took part in a 3 day workshop to raise awareness and launch the roadmap to Countering Terrorist Threats and Vulnerable Targets in Tunisia from 30th May to 1st June, 2022. The event was organised and implemented by the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism, the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), [...]

By |2023-02-03T14:59:29+00:00June 9th, 2022|News|

EFI attends the ‘Security, Democracy and Cities’ 2021 conference in Nice, France

The EFI and SOAR Project team attended the International and interdisciplinary Security, Democracy and Cities 2021 conference in Nice, organized by the European Forum for Urban Security (Efus). From 20-22 October, 2021, 250 European cities and regions gathered together to promote stronger, inclusive and sustainable urban security. Present at the conference were a wide range of urban security [...]

By |2023-02-03T15:17:57+00:00October 23rd, 2021|News|
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