Dili, 17/07/2023 –In a significant stride towards strengthening cybercrime investigation capabilities in Timor-Leste, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in association with The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), has joined with the National Police of Timor-Leste (PNTL), Office of Prosecutor General (OPG) and the Timor-Leste Police Scientific Criminal Investigation (PCIC) to conduct a specialized capacity-building training about gender and cybercrime investigation, delivered by Korean National Police University (KNPU). The event, scheduled to take place at the National Institute of Public Administration (INAP) in Komoro, from the 24th to the 28th of July, will be held as part of the activities under the Joint UN project "Hamutuk ba Igualdade (Together for Equality: Preventing and Responding to Gender-Based Violence in Timor-Leste)", funded by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).

The comprehensive training program was requested by both PNTL and PCIC to enhance their capacity in cybercrime investigation. This training is a critical component of the broader "Together for Equality" project, which aims to prevent and respond to gender-based violence (GBV) in Timor-Leste. Working closely with the Korean National Police University (KNPU), UNDP ensured the development of this tailored training, which will serve as an introductory course on cybercrime investigation. From August 7th to 9th, there will be a follow-up training provided by UN Women, UNDP and IOM, focusing on gender, sexual crimes, and human trafficking.

With 30 participants set to attend the training, including 10 representatives each from PNTL, PCIC, and the Office of the Prosecutor General (OPG), the program aims to provide attendees with a wide-ranging understanding of cybercrime investigation methodologies, digital forensics, and best practices in handling cyber evidence. Notably, this training will serve as a crucial introduction to the subject, paving the way for more in-depth knowledge and expertise in the future.