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1st Int. Transborder Conf. of the Timor Island: Timor %u2013 Science without borderDili, 7-8 May 2025161Cooperation Between Indonesia and Timor-Leste In Enhancing the Capacity of Legal Protection Services For Women And Children From ViolenceRosalind A. Fanggi* and Valentri Marlita Law Faculty, Universitas Nusa Cendana, Kupang, Indonesia*Corresponding author: rosalind_fanggi@staf.undana.ac.idAbstractTimor-Leste was internationally recognized as an independent country, officially gaining independence from Indonesia on May 20, 2002. Formerly known as the Province of East Timor, the country adopted the official name \member of the United Nations. According to UNICEF data, only 29 percent of children under the age of five in Timor-Leste possess a birth certificate. Three out of ten girls aged 15%u201319 reported experiencing physical violence in the past 12 months, with many cases remaining unreported. Additionally, 25 percent of Timorese youth are neither employed nor enrolled in school. PRADET (Psychosocial Recovery and Development in East Timor) recorded over 393 cases of violence against women and girls in 2022. These figures highlight the ongoing prevalence of violence against women and children in Timor-Leste. Similarly, in Indonesia, efforts are continuously being made to reduce incidents of violence against women and children. There is a pressing need for joint efforts between the two neighboring countries to address and combat violence against women and children. A healthy international environment can foster a cross-border atmosphere conducive to safety and well-being, especially considering the rapid development of technology that transcends geographical boundaries. Children now have access to technological devices, surf the internet, and communicate with people worldwide. Without proper parental supervision, children become vulnerable to cybercrimes. These challenges must be addressed collaboratively. Both Indonesia and Timor-Leste can identify the issues affecting children and explore collaborative solutions to ensure the protection and fulfillment of the rights of women and children.Keywords: Indonesia%u2013Timor-Leste, cooperation, legal protection for women and children