Cyber-scam centre operations from the experiences and perspectives of women: keep an eye out for what will be fascinating RSO research in partnership with AIC and UN Women AsiaPacific

Issue 8 of RSO Highlights is now out! In this issue, we spotlight the RSO's week in Jakarta, introduce new RSO Co-Manager (🇮🇩) & highlight activities on topics including prosecution of trafficking for forced criminality & legal identity for all. Read👇 mailchi.mp/fcf75d601326/r…

A recent workshop hosted by IOM Thailand and the Bali Process Regional Support Office (RSO) in Bangkok highlighted the need for better application of existing trafficking laws, particularly to distinguish between victims and perpetrators in cases of forced criminality. Read more: bit.ly/3AEXPNo

📣 Part 2 of our mid-year crypto crime update is here! We discuss the latest scam trends, review on-chain activity related to child sexual abuse material (CSAM), and examine Huione Guarantee, an online marketplace exposed for facilitating cybercrimes. bit.ly/3XmREq8

The RSO has reached 1000 followers!🎉 Thank you to everyone we work with to strengthen regional cooperation to counter #peoplesmuggling, #humantrafficking & related transnational crime in the #BaliProcess region🌏 Want to learn more about the RSO? Visit: rso.baliprocess.net

A priority concern for Sri Lanka is the trafficking of citizens into #cyberscam centres after legal travel to Southeast Asia. RSO Secondee Eranga Rambukwella Department of Immigration & Emigration, Sri Lanka met w/@DSI_th to discuss coordination w/ embassies & other stakeholders on interception, rescues & victim protection

Important discussions at ASEAN Validation Workshop to further regional guidelines on non-punishment principles for victims of trafficking in persons. Encouraging and progressive work taking place here 🤝

RSO shared insights at Economic Cooperation Organisation & IOM - UN Migration 🇺🇳's workshop on 'Combating Trafficking in Persons & Human Smuggling in the ECO Region,' contributing to efforts to strengthen cross-regional collaboration to counter #humantrafficking & #peoplesmuggling More: shorturl.at/lXQsP

It's the RSO's 12th anniversary! Since 2012, the RSO has supported #BaliProcess members in strengthening regional cooperation to address #humantrafficking, people smuggling & related transnational crime. The RSO looks forward to continued collaboration in the years ahead🌏

The #BaliProcess Technical Experts Group on Returns and Reintegration held a virtual Intersessional meeting, to review progress and share next steps for the implementation of its Forward Work Plan, ahead of its Seventh Meeting in Cambodia in December this year.

🇦🇺 as co-chair of the Bali Process with 🇮🇩, proudly supports the Regional Support Office. Continued cooperation is vital in helping Bali Process members tackle complex regional challenges, including human trafficking #endhumantrafficking.