Proceedings of the ASEAN Conference on Sexual Exploitation of Children (ACOSEC 2024)

Conference: Proceedings of the ASEAN Conference on Sexual Exploitation of Children (ACOSEC 2024)
Date: 7-8 August 2024
Location: Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia (Offline)
Website: https://asperhupiki.id/acosec/

The ASEAN Conference on “Preventing and Responding to theMisuse of Financial Service Providers in Child Sexual Exploitation” brings together key stakeholders to address a critical issue facing the region. Organized by the Indonesia Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection, Denpasar City Government, ECPAT Indonesia, and ASPERHUPIKI, this conference is supported by Down to Zero Alliance, ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC) Indonesia and some international and local partners committed to safeguarding children. The event takes place on August 7–8, 2024, at the Aston Denpasar Hotel & Convention Center in Bali.

This pioneering conference explores the growing misuse of financial service providers in facilitating crimes related to child sexual exploitation. By focusing on detection, reporting, and strategic collaboration with financial institutions, the event delves into four critical topics, including best practices and multi-stakeholder strategies to combat this alarming issue.With the participation of law enforcement, government agencies, financial service providers, and NGOs, the event ensures a multi-faceted approach to tackling this serious problem.

The conference not onlymarks a significant milestone in ASEAN’s efforts to combat child sexual exploitation but also aims to produce a comprehensive report, offering practical recommendations and good practices for preventing the misuse of financial services. The outcomes will strengthen collaboration across sectors to eradicate these heinous crimes and better protect children across the region.