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Human rights in times of crisis
Crises such as hybrid threats, armed conflicts, natural disasters, pandemics, and economic turmoil frequently pose significant challenges to the protection of human rights. In these circumstances, states and the international community must ensure that fundamental freedoms and rights remain safeguarded—even… -
Bridging the Gap
The relationship between young people and law enforcement is a dynamic and evolving issue, shaped by history, societal challenges, and emerging strategies aimed at building trust and cooperation. While tensions have existed for decades, there is growing momentum toward fostering… -
EUNWA Academy: A Bold New Chapter for Community Safety in Europe
The European Neighbourhood Watch Association (EUNWA) is excited to announce a transformative new initiative: EUNWA Academy. This innovative e-learning platform marks a significant shift in our approach, one that puts education and training at the very heart of our mission… -
Bystander Effect
The bystander effect, also known as the apathetic bystander effect or diffusion of responsibility, is a psychological phenomenon that occurs when people are less likely to help or intervene in an emergency situation when surrounded by other individuals. In other… -
Impact of short rentals on community security
Short-term rentals, especially in the B&B industry, are having a significant impact on the rental market in many European cities. The phenomenon initially affected historical centres and the most commercially attractive areas of capital and tourist cities, and then spread… -
Connecting Global Efforts for a Safer Future
The 28th German Prevention Congress, including the 16th Annual International Forum (AIF), is a significant global event organized by the German Congress on Crime Prevention (Deutscher Präventionstag). It takes place on June 12 and 13, 2023, and attracts participants from… -
A dear friend
We are deeply saddened by the loss of our dear friend Günter Halvax. He has worked without hesitation to support the European Neighbourhood Watch Association and contributed significantly to its growth and development. His tireless work, extraordinary dedication and commitment… Tags: EUNWA Günter Halvax -
Neighbourhood Watch and victims support: a possible cooperation
Speech at the National Association of Neighbourhood Watch National Conference "Participatory Security and Horizontal Subsidiarity" - 8 October 2022 - Venice by Mauro Bardi (Member of EUNWA Board) Here is some food for thought: today we are not dealing with…
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E.U.N.W.A. annual meeting 2022: Awarding Excellences
E.U.N.W.A. Spirit An informal atmosphere and a great desire to meet again in person. An opportunity to exchange experiences and network. A common interest in learning more about the realities of Neighbourhood Watch in the different European countries. This is… -
Awarding excellence
After two years of virtual meetings, we are happy to inform you that the EUNWA annual event is finally back “in person” and we would like to warmly invite you to join it! This year the event will take place… -
Neighbourhood Watch: a matter of trust
The Neighbourhood Watch programme has its roots in the criminological 'Situational Prevention' and 'Theory of Routine Activity’. The scope of intervention of Neighbourhood Watch is very specific, and never overlaps with the functions performed by the police: the repression of… -
The dilated time of the Crisis
100 days of war between Russia and Ukraine, 4100 civilians dead including 260 children. 5000 injured. 6.8 million Ukrainian refugees. 810 days of Covid19 and its variants, 528,275,339 confirmed cases worldwide of which 6,293,4214 died. We have been taught that… -
Learning to anticipate the unexpected
21 February 2020 - If we had been asked at the end of 2019 to assess the likelihood of a global pandemic, we would have said it was completely impossible. 24 February 2022 - We would have thought the same… -
Neighbourhood Watch in Europe: the French case
Interview with Thierry Chicha, President of "Voisins Vigilants et Solidaires” In France over the last decade, the Voisins Vigilants et Solidaire (VVS) programme has developed strongly and gained a lot of public visibility. We interviewed its President, Mr Thierry Chicha,… Tags: Neighbourhood Watch France
NEWS FROM EU
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EU rolls out plan to promote sustainable, repairable and energy efficient products
16 April 2025
The EU has issued a list of products that should be prioritised to introduce eco-design
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Record number of alerts in 2024 for dangerous non-food products in the EU
16 April 2025
The European rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products recorded more than 4000
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2024 warmest year on record in Europe, finds EU climate report
15 April 2025
The European State of the Climate Report finds that Europe was the fastest-warming
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EU invests €86 million in climate resilience and water quality projects
15 April 2025
The EU is investing €86 million in several projects in the EU and Iceland that will work
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EU project helps protect vulnerable communities in Eastern Europe from flash floods
14 April 2025
Around 12% of Europe’s population live near rivers prone to flooding. Find out more about
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NEWS FROM EUROPOL
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Europol supports strike-down on criminal organisation smuggling tens of thousands of hazardous salvage cars from the US
18 April 2025The investigation, code-named ‘Nimmersatt’ (‘Insatiable’ in German), extended from the US to...
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Encrypted app intelligence exposes sprawling criminal networks across Europe
18 April 2025These results were made possible by the continued exploitation of encrypted communication...
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AK rifles and grenades seized as firearms trafficking route into France dismantled
18 April 2025Seven suspects have been arrested in connection with the gang, which is believed to have...
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Migrant-smuggling driver cell intercepted in France
18 April 2025At the end of 2022, the French Gendarmerie in Strasbourg initiated an investigation against a...
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Europol signs Working Arrangement with the Arab Republic of Egypt, first agreement with an African country
18 April 2025The Working Arrangement provides for a structured and enhanced exchange of information...
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