In Bangkok on 27–28 November 2025, UNDP and the Korean National Police Agency (KNPA) convened the Global Policy Dialogue on Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) and cybersecurity, addressing the rising misuse of technology to perpetrate digital violence against women and marginalized groups. The two-day event brought together governments, law enforcement, civil society, UN partners, and private sector actors to translate global commitments into survivor-centred policies and actionable, multi-stakeholder strategies.
The partnership between UNDP and KNPA focuses on deploying Korean police experts to twelve partner countries, enabling local law enforcement to adopt and adapt effective solutions to prevent and respond to violence in digital spaces. While digital transformation offers significant benefits, it also creates risks that disproportionately affect women and marginalized groups, including online harassment, cyberstalking, and digital abuse. Surveys indicate that over 38 percent of women have experienced online violence, yet less than half of countries have laws addressing such abuse, and enforcement remains weak.
In 2025, the collaboration expanded globally, introducing advanced cyber investigation tools, legal reforms, specialized police training, and public awareness campaigns. Drawing on KNPA’s expertise, these initiatives aim to strengthen inter-agency coordination, promote survivor-centred approaches, and foster whole-of-society action against online abuse. Cyber investigators utilize advanced techniques to address transnational digital sex crimes, enhancing the capacity of law enforcement in partner countries.
The Global Policy Dialogue explored ways to strengthen legal frameworks, enhance law enforcement capacity, and foster multi-stakeholder collaboration. Discussions focused on trauma-informed policing, survivor-centred approaches, and the development of laws that keep pace with technology. Emerging threats, such as politically motivated digital violence and the misuse of artificial intelligence for harassment, were also addressed.
The event concluded with a shared commitment to scale up integrated approaches combining technology, law enforcement, and community engagement. With support from the Republic of Korea, UNDP and KNPA are transforming digital threats into opportunities for inclusive, safe, and sustainable development.
