Jakarta, Jan. 23 -- Indonesian Deputy Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Veronica Tan highlighted the need for cross-sector and cross-border collaboration to address online-based violence, including sexual exploitation against children and child grooming.

"Sexual violence against children in the digital space is cross-border and highly organized. It cannot be handled with a half-hearted approach," she stated, according to a statement confirmed on Friday.

According to her, strong collaboration between the government, law enforcement, relevant ministries, and international partners is key to protecting women and children from online predators.

The Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection (PPPA) has strengthe...