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Indonesia fights to prevent child marriage amid COVID-19 pandemic

Eni, a resident of West Nusa Tengga (NTB),  regretted that she allowed her 14-year-old daughter to marry last May ...

Women play noteworthy role in the maritime sector: PPPA minister

Women's Empowerment and Child Protection (PPPA) Minister Bintang Puspayoga highlighted the vital role of women in ...

Early marriage deprives children access to quality education: minister

Education and Culture Minister Nadiem Makarim has said that child marriage can deprive children of the opportunity to ...

Village SDGs support prevention of child marriage: minister

Villages, Disadvantaged Regions and Transmigration Minister Abdul Halim Iskandar has said that the Sustainable ...

Child marriage constitutes human rights violation against children

Child marriage is a form of violation of human rights against children, according to Women's Empowerment and Child ...

Indonesia, Iran share best practices on child-friendly cities

The Republic of Indonesia and the Islamic Republic of Iran shared best practices on making districts and cities ...

Two out of three Indonesian children experienced violence: Minister

The Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection highlighted the fact that two out of every three children ...

President orders 4 ministers to discuss marriage law revision

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has issued a Presidential Letter assigning four ministers to discuss along with the ...

Minister proposes minimum age of marriage at 20 years

Minister of Women`s Empowerment and Child Protection (PPPA) Yohana Yembise has proposed a minimum age of marriage, ...

VP urges enhanced role for women in government

Vice President Jusuf Kalla has called for an increased role for women in government entities, especially in strategic ...

Minister declares Lamandau as eligible children district

Women Empowerment and Child Protection (PPPA) Minister Yohana Yembise declared Lamandau District, Central Kalimantan ...

Gang rape case renews demand for gelding punishment

The recent horrific case of gang rape and death of a 14-year old, YY, by 14 teenagers in the Rejanglebong District, ...

Basarah agrees with police rejection towards Lady Gaga

Ahmad Basarah, a member of the House of Representatives` Commission III has expressed his agreement to the decision of ...