The inauguration of the two villages was witnessed by Tabanan District Head Komang Gede Sanjaya in Beraban Village, East Selemadeg, Tabanan, Bali on Tuesday.
Tabanan was selected out of 33 provinces and 67 districts/cities in the country that can be a great example for women-friendly and child-safe villages in 2021–2022 because of its evidence of good progress.
As the area is agricultural and agrarian, Tabanan women have empowered themselves by engaging in various activities.
Meanwhile, Sanjaya said the two villages are also free of narcotics and dangerous drugs, and the launch was a momentum to build real synergy from many parties on the empowerment of women and children.
The development of the villages can help realize the vision of Nangun Sat Kerthi Loka Bali, through the new era of Tabanan that is quality and civil, he added.
"The ministry chose Beraban as a women-friendly village because women here take a role in determining the direction of development (programs), from planning, implementation, to supervision. Women are used to being involved," he explained.
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According to him, this form of emancipation comes from the common culture of Nyentana in Tabanan. Tabanan does not distinguish human rights from one another, he said.
Moreover, in Tabanan, his team has provided facilities for young people to express their creativity, one of which is through sports and cultural activities.
He said it can keep them away from negative things like drugs.
Meanwhile, Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Minister Bintang Puspayoga conveyed her admiration for women's equality in Tabanan.
"The launch of the women- and child-friendly villages should be our commitment," she remarked.
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