"The use of social media has contributed to uncovering various cases of violence against women," she stated at a webinar accessed from here on Tuesday.
According to data from the Online Information System for the Protection of Women and Children (Simponi-PPA), during 2019–2021, there was an increase in reports of cases of violence against women and children, the minister noted.
The increase in the number of reports reflects that people are starting to step up and report such cases, she said.
In commemoration of International Women's Day, the minister asked university students to be brave in fighting violence.
She said her ministry released the 2021 National Women's Life Experiences Survey (SPHPN) in December.
The survey showed that 26.1 percent or 1 in 4 women in the 15–64 age group bore the brunt of physical and sexual violence committed by partners and non-partners in 2021, she highlighted.
"Even though the prevalence of violence declined, the number of (cases of) violence against women and children is still very concerning," she said.
Further, the 2021 National Survey of Child and Adolescent Life Experiences (SNPHAR) showed that more girls experience one type of violence or more throughout their lives than boys.
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"This data also reminds us that we still have a long way to go (for eradicating violence)," Puspayoga remarked.
Earlier, the National Commission on Violence against Women (Komnas Perempuan) revealed that it recorded 338,496 cases of gender-based violence (GBV) against women in 2021, based on data compiled from Komnas Perempuan, service institutions, and the Religious Courts System Bodies (Badilag).
"A significant increase, specifically 50 percent, was recorded in the number of cases of gender-based violence against women, with 338,496 cases (recorded) in 2021, (up) from 226,062 cases in 2020," Komnas Perempuan Deputy Chair Olivia C. Salampessy said.
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