We held our Social Science Track at the IDSF 2025. Over the course of the day, we explored some of the most pressing societal dimensions of digital security — from platform power to policy, public discourse, and the politics of truth.
Read MoreVICESSE was hosting the Kick-off meeting of the Horizon Europe BORDERLINK project from May 26 to May 28. The BORDERLINK consortium brings together 18 partners and is looking into the work of European customs agencies to develop solutions to address smuggling of illicit goods into and across Europe.
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On 27 March, VICESSE organised a round table on domestic violence and presented findings from three research projects, including IMPROVE, VIPROM and PSYGE. At the event, we presented important research findings on the current state of protection and prevention measures in the field of victim protection.
Read MoreAre you a frontline professional working with victims of human trafficking? Join the DISRUPT National Training — a unique opportunity to enhance your skills in identifying and responding to trafficking cases, with a special focus on their digital and online dimensions.
Read MoreWe are delighted to welcome Ava Mayrbäurl as the newest member of the VICESSE team, joining us as an intern.
Read MoreErkennung der Sprache, Feststellung des Herkunftslandes, Länderberichte und Risikobewertungen: Migrant:innen sind im Asylverfahren zunehmend mit künstlicher Intelligenz (KI) konfrontiert. Ein Forschungsprojekt an der Universität Graz macht auf die Fehleranfälligkeit sowie Intransparenz der Technologie aufmerksam.
Read MoreThe DISRUPT project is at the forefront of combating technology-facilitated trafficking of human beings (THB), with a particular focus on the use of digital evidence in countering child trafficking for sexual exploitation.
Read MoreUnder this year’s theme, VICESSE together with the AIT will host again the social science track: “Sovereignty and Solidarity in the Digital Age – a critical view”. The social science track will take place on the 5th of June 2025 and aims at bringing together a variety of critical actors – from the social sciences, legal sciences, activists and technology developers – to think about the current state of affairs in the field of digitally (dis-)empowered societies.
Read MoreHannah Reiter and Norbert Leonhardmair organised the second EU Capacity Building event under the DISRUPT project in Vienna. Bringing together experts to enhance skills in investigating and prosecuting human trafficking with digital evidence.
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