They believe that by supporting policies and initiatives that protect the rights of women and people with disabilities, the government can eliminate gender discrimination and enable them to fully contribute to the country’s development.
They also consider it necessary for the government to provide more intensive and adequate protection for children’s growth and development, including proper nutrition.
However, the pair did not specify any achievement indicators for this program. They only committed to ensuring that policies are inclusive, gender-sensitive, and prioritize efforts to empower women and protect children.
In addition, they aim to strengthen the roles, functions, institutions, and budgets related to women’s empowerment and child protection.
Subianto and Raka did not address the issue of maternity and paternity leave. They also did not mention violence against women and children in their vision and mission document.
According to the Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection, 25,050 women and 21,241 children were victims of violence in Indonesia in 2022.
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Translator: Narda Margaretha, Raka Adji
Editor: Anton Santoso
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