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The [[New Media Lab]] had major successes. It secured two new contracts in [[Cyber Crime]]: The [[Cyprus Cyber Crime Center of Excellence for Training, Research and Education]] with partners the [[OCECPR - Office of the Commissioner of Electronic Communications and Postal Regulation]], the [[European University Cyprus]], [[ADITESS]] and the [[Cyprus Police Office for Combating Cybercrime]], and the [[Engaging Users in Preventing and Fighting Cyber Crime - UINFC2]] led by the [[Center for Security Studies (KEMEA)]] in Greece and including the [[University of Piraeus]], [[ADITESS]], [[Mezza Group]], and [[CENTRIC]]. The fact that [[Future Worlds Center]] won 2 out of a very small pan-European Cyber Crime grants is a sign of excellence. The participation of  [[OCECPR - Office of the Commissioner of Electronic Communications and Postal Regulation| OCECPR]] is notable, as well as the engagement of [[EUROPOL]], many policy and Hotlines' representatives in the [[UINFC2 Requirements Workshop 10 Dec 2014|The Requirements Workshop]]. The  [[New Media Lab]] has also won [[SENIOR-TV]], an [[Ambient Assisted Living]] project with a score of 5 out of 5, an exceptionally rare circumstance. Finally, it continues its island-wide safer Internet campaign, [[Cyberethics: Cyprus Safer Internet Center|CyberEthics]], engaging schools, media and all local authorities.
The [[New Media Lab]] continued the implementation of the [[Cyprus Cyber Crime Center of Excellence for Training, Research and Education]], and the [[Engaging Users in Preventing and Fighting Cyber Crime - UINFC2]]. Its successes however continue, as it secured a collaboration with the Joint Research Centre of the European Union, for carrying out research on children 0-8 years old regarding their use of new (online) technologies. Finally, it continues its island-wide safer Internet campaign, [[Cyberethics: Cyprus Safer Internet Center|CyberEthics]], engaging schools, media and all local authorities through running the fifth consecutive project earned.
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The [[Humanitarian Affairs Unit]] has been the one that has grown the most. With more than 13 full time people, it is not considered as the most important national player in supporting refugees from all over but also especially from Syria. It has continued to provide services to asylum seekers and refuges through [[Strengthening Asylum for Refugees And Asylum Seekers in Cyprus, 2014|Strengthening Asylum for Refugees And Asylum Seekers in Cyprus]] and operated the [[Unit for the Rehabilitation of Victims of Torture]]. The [[Humanitarian Affairs Unit]] is now implementing additional projects, including [[Improvement of the Situation of Asylum Seekers in Cyprus]] and [[Unit for the Rehabilitation of Victims of Torture (URVT) V]].
The [[Humanitarian Affairs Unit]] has been the one that has grown the most. With more than 13 full time people, it is considered as the most important national player in supporting refugees from all over but also especially from Syria. It has continued to provide services to asylum seekers and refuges through [[Strengthening Asylum for Refugees And Asylum Seekers in Cyprus, 2015|Strengthening Asylum for Refugees And Asylum Seekers in Cyprus]] and operated the [[Unit for the Rehabilitation of Victims of Torture]]. The [[Humanitarian Affairs Unit]] is now implementing additional projects, including [[Improvement of the Situation of Asylum Seekers in Cyprus]] and [[Unit for the Rehabilitation of Victims of Torture (URVT) VII]].
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The [[Global Education Unit]] has closed the [[ Civil Society Acts Beyond Borders]] and launched new projects: [[Youth of the world!]]; [[The World From Our Doorstep]]. It has also won two new contracts each of values over 1 m euros: [[Map Your Meal]] and [[Fair Super Brands]].
The [[Global Education Unit]] has closed the [[ Civil Society Acts Beyond Borders]] and launched new projects: [[Youth of the world!]]; [[The World From Our Doorstep]]. It has also won two new contracts each of values over 1m euros: [[Map Your Meal]] and [[Fair Super Brands]].
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I invite you to read our Annual Report and come back to us with suggestions and ideas.  This short introduction could not cover all our projects, which are described in more detail in the following pages. We are proud to have you as a friend and affiliate and we look forward to strengthening our relations, communication and collaboration within our network and with new partners.
I invite you to read our Annual Report and come back to us with suggestions and ideas.  This short introduction could not cover all our projects, which are described in more detail in the following pages. We are proud to have you as a friend and affiliate and we look forward to strengthening our relations, communication and collaboration within our network and with new partners.
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