Global Action on Cybercrime Enhanced (GLACY-e)
The GLACY-e (Global Action on Cybercrime Enhanced) is a Joint project of the European Union (Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation instrument – NDICI-Global Europe) and the Council of Europe.
Global Action on Cybercrime Enhanced (GLACY-e) is built on the achievements of the previous GLACY+ project and follow a similar rationale in terms of countries selected for support. The Project has eight countries in Africa, Asia/Pacific and Latin America that serve as hubs and multipliers to share experience, tools, and good practices with the countries of their respective region: Chile, Dominican Republic, Ghana, Senegal, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Mauritius, and Tonga.
Objectives:
To strengthen the capacities of States worldwide to apply legislation on cybercrime and electronic evidence, and to enhance their abilities for effective international cooperation in this area and foster South-South cooperation.
1. To promote the adoption and implementation of consistent cybercrime legislation, policies, and strategies.
2. To strengthen the capacity of police authorities to investigate cybercrime and engage in effective police-to-police cooperation.
3. To enable criminal justice authorities to apply legislation and prosecute and adjudicate cases of cybercrime and electronic evidence and engage in international cooperation, in line with international human rights and rule of law standards.
4. To strengthen the capacities of hub countries in building capacity on cybercrime and electronic evidence in their regions and foster their regional role in south-south cooperation.
Documentation
- Project Summary (English version)
- Project Summary (French version)
- Launching Conference
Reports
- Coming soon
Marking the 25th anniversary of the Convention on Cybercrime (Budapest Convention)
Octopus Conference 2026: Two more weeks to go until the global cybercrime community meets in Strasbourg. Livestreamed sessions available
The Octopus Conference organised by the Council of Europe every 12 to 18 months constitutes one of the biggest and finest platforms of exchange in cybercrime and electronic evidence, gathering experts from more than 100 countries, international organisations, private sector and academia. Looking...
GLACY-e: Second group of Brazilian judges strengthens knowledge and expertise on cybercrime and electronic evidence
A second group of Brazilian judges has completed the introductory course on cybercrime and electronic evidence, held in Rio de Janeiro from 23 to 25 September 2026 with the support of the Council of Europe’s GLACY-e project, co-financed by the European Union and the Council of Europe. The course...
Seventh Underground Economy Conference convenes at Council of Europe’s headquarters: advancing global co-operation against cybercrime
From 7 to 10 September 2026, the Council of Europe, together with Team Cymru, its longstanding partner, co-organised the seventh edition of the Underground Economy Conference in Strasbourg, France. Building on its role as a global hub for law enforcement, cybersecurity professionals, private...
In Focus
The GLACY testimonials and good cyber stories showcase the vibrant partnership between the project and its partner countries.
GLACY Good Cyber Stories
GLACY projects advance Peru’s cybercrime strategy
The support of GLACY+ project has been crucial for Peru. As a result of inter-institutional work to assess needs in the treatment and fight against cybercrime, Peru was selected as a priority country for the project in August 2022. [READ MORE]
Contributor: Lizet Nancy Rodriguez Rocha, Deputy Provincial Prosecutor of the Office of International Judicial Cooperation and Extraditions, and 24/7 Network Contact Point, Public Prosecutor's Office of Peru, 2024.
GLACY Testimonials
Contributor: Tatiana Cesario, Assistant Prosecutor, Public Ministry of Paraguay, 2024.
International Network of National Judicial Trainers
The International Network of National Judicial Trainers on cybercrime and electronic evidence [INJT] is an informal network of judicial trainers and cybercrime professionals from countries around the world, which was established in January 2021, at the initiative of the Global Action on Cybercrime Extended (GLACY+) project. [READ MORE]
