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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260429
DTSTAMP:20260516T132419
CREATED:20260406T034438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T034438Z
UID:10647-1777334400-1777420799@rso.baliprocess.net
SUMMARY:Thematic Dialogue on Preventing and Responding to Trafficking in Persons into Cyber-Scam Centres
DESCRIPTION:The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia\, in partnership with the RSO\, is hosting a Thematic Dialogue on Preventing and Responding to Trafficking in Persons into Cyber-Scam Centres. This half-day event will bring together key stakeholders from the Indonesian Government\, officials from relevant diplomatic missions located in Jakarta\, and international organisations to discuss current trends\, share effective response strategies and explore opportunities for enhanced cooperation. 
URL:https://rso.baliprocess.net/calendars/thematic-dialogue-on-preventing-and-responding-to-trafficking-in-persons-into-cyber-scam-centres-2/
LOCATION:Jakarta\, Indonesia\, Jakarta\, Indonesia
CATEGORIES:Roundtable or Thematic Dialogue
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251030
DTSTAMP:20260516T132419
CREATED:20250905T050114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T065112Z
UID:8728-1761609600-1761782399@rso.baliprocess.net
SUMMARY:Regional Dialogue on Enhancing Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration on Digital Governance and Addressing Emerging Forms of Trafficking in Persons
DESCRIPTION:This two-day regional dialogue is jointly organised by the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) of Viet Nam and the Regional Support Office of the Bali Process (RSO). The dialogue will take place alongside the 2025 Coordinated Mekong Ministerial Initiative Against Trafficking (COMMIT Process) Regional Validation Workshop for the Suggested List of Common Indicators for TIP for Forced Criminality Facilitated by Abuse of Technologies\, hosted by Viet Nam. \n \n 
URL:https://rso.baliprocess.net/calendars/regional-dialogue-on-enhancing-multi-stakeholder-collaboration-on-digital-governance-and-addressing-emerging-forms-of-trafficking-in-persons/
LOCATION:Quang Ninh Province\, Viet Nam\, Ha Long\, Viet Nam
CATEGORIES:Roundtable or Thematic Dialogue
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251001
DTSTAMP:20260516T132419
CREATED:20250910T040938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T041012Z
UID:8782-1759104000-1759276799@rso.baliprocess.net
SUMMARY:Regional Conference on Strengthening Online Scam Centre Response and Coordination
DESCRIPTION:The RSO will support coordinated\, evidence-based responses to trafficking for forced criminality through the Regional Conference on Addressing Trafficking into on Online Scam Centres\, co-organised with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand in September 2025. This two-day event will convene frontline officers\, law enforcement\, prosecutors\, immigration officials\, social workers\, and consular staff from across ASEAN and related countries to enhance operational cooperation\, promote best practices in victim-centred and trauma-informed approaches\, and strengthen information-sharing on cyber-scam centres and related transnational crime groups.
URL:https://rso.baliprocess.net/calendars/regional-conference-on-strengthening-online-scam-centre-response-and-coordination/
LOCATION:Bangkok\, Thailand\, Bangkok\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Roundtable or Thematic Dialogue
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250912T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250912T123000
DTSTAMP:20260516T132419
CREATED:20250905T042750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T074431Z
UID:8716-1757667600-1757680200@rso.baliprocess.net
SUMMARY:Private Sector Coordination Dialogue: Strengthening Industry Responses to Cyber-Scam Centres and Trafficking for Forced Criminality
DESCRIPTION:The Regional Support Office of the Bali Process (RSO) and ASEAN Australia Counter Trafficking will convene a half-day private sector coordination dialogue on 12 September 2025 in Singapore to strengthen industry responses to trafficking into cyber scam centres and associated illicit financial flows. This event will bring together representatives from social media companies\, financial institutions\, job search platforms\, and other relevant actors to discuss enhanced information sharing\, improved coordination with law enforcement\, and proactive response capabilities in the context of the cyber-scam centre response.
URL:https://rso.baliprocess.net/calendars/private-sector-coordination-dialogue-strengthening-industry-responses-to-cyber-scam-centres-and-trafficking-for-forced-criminality/
LOCATION:Singapore\, Singapore\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Roundtable or Thematic Dialogue
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250822
DTSTAMP:20260516T132419
CREATED:20250627T083435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T040935Z
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SUMMARY:Regional Consultation on Addressing Irregular Migration through Effective Information Campaigns
DESCRIPTION:The regional consultation will bring together Bali Process Members from the Asia-Pacific region to exchange promising practices\, lessons learned\, and opportunities for improvement in relation to the design and implementation of information campaigns to address irregular migration and counter trafficking in persons\, and people smuggling. Discussions will feed into a refresh of the Bali Process Handbook on Addressing Irregular Migration through Effective Campaigns\, and Training Package on Monitoring and Evaluating Migration-related Information Campaigns.
URL:https://rso.baliprocess.net/calendars/regional-consultation-on-addressing-irregular-migration-through-effective-campaigns/
LOCATION:Jakarta\, Indonesia\, Jakarta\, Indonesia
CATEGORIES:Roundtable or Thematic Dialogue
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250820
DTSTAMP:20260516T132419
CREATED:20250627T083303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T083303Z
UID:7828-1755561600-1755647999@rso.baliprocess.net
SUMMARY:Panel Discussion on Information\, Perception\, and Migration Realities in Indonesia
DESCRIPTION:This Panel Discussion on Information\, Perception\, and Migration Realities in Indonesia will bring together relevant stakeholders within the Government of the Republic of Indonesia to collectively explore and understand the irregular migration landscape in Indonesia. The discussion will draw on findings from the RSO assessment on Community Perceptions and Information Needs of Persons at Risk of Irregular Migration in Bali Process Member States: Evidence from Bangladesh\, Indonesia\, Malaysia\, and Thailand. 
URL:https://rso.baliprocess.net/calendars/panel-discussion-on-information-perception-and-migration-realities-in-indonesia/
LOCATION:Jakarta\, Indonesia\, Jakarta\, Indonesia
CATEGORIES:Roundtable or Thematic Dialogue
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250703
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250704
DTSTAMP:20260516T132419
CREATED:20250603T053114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T073436Z
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SUMMARY:Technical Consultation Meeting on the Screening & Referral Toolkit Pilot
DESCRIPTION:The RSO is convening a Technical Workshop\, to introduce the upcoming Pilot Rollout of the Screening and Referral Toolkit in select Member State airports. The meeting will introduce the Toolkit’s capabilities in supporting border officers to identify and interview persons who may be in a vulnerable situation\, validate the scope of the pilot\, and gather input from officials working in border management and protection. The meeting will also outline the Expression of Interest process for Member States interested in hosting the pilot.
URL:https://rso.baliprocess.net/calendars/technical-consultation-meeting-on-the-screening-referral-toolkit-pilot/
LOCATION:Bangkok\, Thailand\, Bangkok\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Roundtable or Thematic Dialogue
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250527T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250528T170000
DTSTAMP:20260516T132419
CREATED:20250324T095507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T030313Z
UID:6868-1748332800-1748451600@rso.baliprocess.net
SUMMARY:Regional Meeting on Countering People Smuggling and Related Transnational Crime
DESCRIPTION:The Regional Meeting on Countering People Smuggling and Related Transnational Crime\, held together with the Government of Malaysia which holds the role of ASEAN Chair for 2025 and Voluntary Lead Shepherd for People Smuggling\, will convene ASEAN Member States\, Bangladesh\, Sri Lanka\, Timor Leste and Australia. \nThe meeting will gather senior officials to discuss opportunities identified at a 2024 RSO Roundtable held following the Third Activation of the Bali Process Consultation Mechanism\, to drive forward progress on a strengthened shared regional approach\, ahead of the 2025/26 Sailing Season.
URL:https://rso.baliprocess.net/calendars/regional-meeting-on-countering-people-smuggling-and-related-transnational-crime/
LOCATION:Kuala Lumpur\, Malaysia\, Kuala Lumpur\, Malaysia
CATEGORIES:Roundtable or Thematic Dialogue
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250310T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250310T170000
DTSTAMP:20260516T132419
CREATED:20250310T082217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T082217Z
UID:6752-1741593600-1741626000@rso.baliprocess.net
SUMMARY:Regional Training on Identifying and Protecting Victims of Trafficking in Persons
DESCRIPTION:The RSO and KEMLU\, Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs\, will jointly hold a Regional Training on Identifying and Protecting Victims of Trafficking in Persons over 21-23 February 2024.
URL:https://rso.baliprocess.net/calendars/regional-training-on-identifying-and-protecting-victims-of-trafficking-in-persons/
CATEGORIES:Roundtable or Thematic Dialogue
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241010T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241011T170000
DTSTAMP:20260516T132419
CREATED:20250310T074125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T074237Z
UID:6715-1728547200-1728666000@rso.baliprocess.net
SUMMARY:Technical Workshop on Investigating and Prosecuting Trafficking in Persons Syndicates Involved in Cyber Scams Centre Operations Across Southeast Asia
DESCRIPTION:The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia\, in partnership with the RSO\, will organise a Technical Workshop on investigating and prosecuting trafficking in persons and money laundering cases associated with cyber scams.
URL:https://rso.baliprocess.net/calendars/technical-workshop-on-investigating-and-prosecuting-trafficking-in-persons-syndicates-involved-in-cyber-scams-centre-operations-across-southeast-asia/
LOCATION:Bali\, Indonesia
CATEGORIES:Roundtable or Thematic Dialogue
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241002T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241003T170000
DTSTAMP:20260516T132419
CREATED:20250310T074435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T074435Z
UID:6718-1727856000-1727974800@rso.baliprocess.net
SUMMARY:Thematic Dialogue on Preventing and Responding to Trafficking in Persons into Cyber-Scam Centres
DESCRIPTION:This half-day dialogue will bring together those working on responding to the proliferation of cyber-scam centres and feature presentations from those responding across Governments\, international organisations and civil society.
URL:https://rso.baliprocess.net/calendars/thematic-dialogue-on-preventing-and-responding-to-trafficking-in-persons-into-cyber-scam-centres/
LOCATION:Manila\, Philippines
CATEGORIES:Roundtable or Thematic Dialogue
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240606T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240606T170000
DTSTAMP:20260516T132419
CREATED:20250310T075344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T075344Z
UID:6730-1717660800-1717693200@rso.baliprocess.net
SUMMARY:Consultation to Update the Bali Process Policy Guide on Following the Money in Trafficking in Persons Cases
DESCRIPTION:This half-day consultation will bring together Bali Process Member States and Organisations that served on the original Drafting Committee of the Policy Guide on Following the Money in Trafficking in Persons Cases\, together with the Global Initiative on Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC)\, ASEAN-ACT and Bali Process Members with significant financial service industries or those notably impacted by recent trafficking trends. \nThe consultation aims to review the current Policy Guide\, identify areas that require updating\, and propose recommendations to enhance its relevance and usefulness for law enforcement and criminal justice officials. \n 
URL:https://rso.baliprocess.net/calendars/consultation-to-update-the-bali-process-policy-guide-on-following-the-money-in-trafficking-in-persons-cases/
LOCATION:Jakarta\, Indonesia\, Jakarta\, Indonesia
CATEGORIES:Roundtable or Thematic Dialogue
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240506T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240506T170000
DTSTAMP:20260516T132419
CREATED:20250310T075539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T075539Z
UID:6733-1714982400-1715014800@rso.baliprocess.net
SUMMARY:2024 Members' Engagement Function
DESCRIPTION:The RSO’s 2024 Members’ Engagement Function will take place in Jakarta\, bringing together Bali Process Members\, relevant Indonesian government agencies and wider partners and stakeholders for a networking event\, to celebrate collaboration\, cooperation\, and dialogue around regional efforts to counter people smuggling\, trafficking in persons and transnational crime.
URL:https://rso.baliprocess.net/calendars/2024-members-engagement-function/
LOCATION:Jakarta\, Indonesia\, Jakarta\, Indonesia
CATEGORIES:Roundtable or Thematic Dialogue
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240407
DTSTAMP:20260516T132419
CREATED:20250310T075712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T085633Z
UID:6735-1712361600-1712447999@rso.baliprocess.net
SUMMARY:Technical Experts Meeting on Following the Money in Trafficking in Persons
DESCRIPTION:Given the rapid change of the trafficking in persons landscape in Southeast Asia\, as well as the methods used to transfer and launder related illicit proceeds\, the Regional Support Office of the Bali Process (RSO)\, ASEAN-Australian Counter Trafficking (ASEAN-ACT) and the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC) are holding a two-day Technical Experts Meeting on Following the Money in Trafficking in Persons from 4 to 5 June 2024. \nObjectives:\n1. Develop a shared understanding of current trends and challenges on illicit money flows associated with trafficking in persons and money laundering\n2. Identify best practice and challenges in current financial investigations linked to trafficking in persons\n3. Understanding illicit money flows from forced labour in selected industries (fishing\, agriculture\, and adult entertainment industry)\, and illicit money flows from forced criminality in cyber scam centre operations\n4. Develop a shared understanding of the role of informal
URL:https://rso.baliprocess.net/calendars/technical-experts-meeting-on-following-the-money-in-trafficking-in-persons/
LOCATION:Jakarta\, Indonesia\, Jakarta\, Indonesia
CATEGORIES:Roundtable or Thematic Dialogue
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240219T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240220T170000
DTSTAMP:20260516T132419
CREATED:20250310T081214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T081214Z
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SUMMARY:Roundtable on Combatting Maritime People Smuggling in the Andaman Sea Region
DESCRIPTION:The escalating trend of people smuggling activities via the Andaman Sea region is a significant challenge for Bali Process Member States\, posing a threat to the region’s security and wellbeing. In response\, this Roundtable will bring together key stakeholders responsible for combatting maritime people smuggling with a shared interest in promoting regional cooperation and coordination to prevent\, detect\, and disrupt people smuggling operations in the Andaman Sea region.
URL:https://rso.baliprocess.net/calendars/roundtable-on-combatting-maritime-people-smuggling-in-the-andaman-sea-region/
LOCATION:Bangkok\, Thailand\, Bangkok\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Roundtable or Thematic Dialogue
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