We will continue to monitor the recommendations that have been adopted by the Indonesian government thoroughly and partially.Jakarta (ANTARA) - The National Commission on Violence against Women (Komnas Perempuan) has said that it will continue to monitor the recommendations of the 4th Cycle Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Session that the Indonesian government has adopted.
"We will continue to monitor the recommendations that have been adopted by the Indonesian government thoroughly and partially," Komnas Perempuan chairperson Andy Yentriyani said in a statement released here on Wednesday.
According to her, the Indonesian government received 269 recommendations from 108 participating countries at the 4th Cycle UPR Session in Geneva, Switzerland.
She further stated that most of the recommendations are related to efforts to eradicate violence against women and the promotion of women's rights, including ensuring the implementation of the sexual violence crime law and handling discriminatory policies.
Several recommendations are related to promoting the protection of the rights of children and people with disabilities, strengthening legal and institutional frameworks and international instruments, business and human rights, and the right to health, especially mental health.
The commitment of the state, the substantive participation of civil society, cross-sectoral cooperation, and support from friendly countries are key to the success of implementing the recommendations, Yentriyani highlighted.
The UPR process has been started since 2022. Komnas Perempuan and the civil society have also held a dialogue with the government to support the adoption of as many recommendations as possible.
"Komnas Perempuan appreciates the government's step in conveying its commitment to discussing the ratification of the Convention on Enforced Disappearances, the Indigenous Peoples Bill, and Domestic Workers' Protection Bill. These legal bases have a significant impact on ending violence against women," she said
Komnas Perempuan recorded that 59 recommendations have been rejected, including the recommendation to eliminate the death penalty, which is regulated in the Criminal Code Law of 2023 as an alternative punishment, with an emphasis on commutation.
The commission expressed the hope that the government will continue to strive for the promotion of human rights fulfillment by ensuring discrimination and violence eradication, law enforcement against allegations of human rights violations, protection of human rights defenders, and prevention of conflicts and use of violence, especially in Papua.
Related news: Commission pushes women's involvement in forest conversion plans
Related news: Puncak Jaya police interrogate seven witnesses over Ilu shooting case
Related news: Women's sexual harassment most frequently reported violence in 2022
Translator: Anita Permata, Raka Adji
Editor: Azis Kurmala
Copyright © ANTARA 2023
