Media Release
27 May 2025
Australian Ambassador Rod Brazier and Indonesia’s Vice Minister for Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection, Veronica Tan participated in the opening of the fourth Countering Child Sexual Exploitation Regional Dialogue 2025 today in Bali.
“Child sexual exploitation is a global crime that requires a global response. Cooperation between law enforcement, other relevant government agencies and civil society is essential to protect children in our region,” said Ambassador Brazier.
The Dialogue, held from 26-28 May, is co-hosted by the Australian Federal Police and Australian Attorney-General's Department. It brings together the expertise of Australian agencies, the Jakarta Centre for Law Enforcement Cooperation, Indonesian National Police and Indonesian Ministry for Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection, and other Southeast Asian counterpart law enforcement agencies and regional stakeholders.
Ambassador Brazier and Vice Minister Tan also visited a community-based initiative that strengthens women’s empowerment in Dauh Puri Kaja village. The initiative, led by KAPAL Perempuan and Bali Sruti, is supported through the Australia-Indonesia Partnership towards an Inclusive Society (INKLUSI).
‘Sekolah Perempuan’ is a community-based school which uses traditional cultural approaches – such as Balinese gamelan music and arts – to strengthen women’s empowerment and leadership, and help prevent violence against women and children. They also visited Pos Pengaduan, a community forum which gives a voice to vulnerable groups such as people with disabilities and victims of gender-based violence.
“Australia and Indonesia share a partnership to advance gender equality and inclusive development,” said Ambassador Brazier. “We are supporting innovative, community-led programs that empower women and marginalised groups to ensure no one is left behind.”
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