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Sexual Violence Crime Bill a form of Indonesia's commitment: DPR

House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Puan Maharani stated that the Bill on the Crime of Sexual Violence was a form of ...

Bali: Ministry crowns Beraban, Dauh Peken as women-friendly villages

The Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Ministry has named two villages, Beraban and Dauh Peken in Tabanan ...

School curriculums must cover disaster: DPD Speaker

The curriculums of schools, especially those located in disaster-prone regions, must cover disasters, Regional ...

Children deserve literacy, suitable information: Ministry

Children have the right to receive literacy and child-worthy information to stimulate their intelligence, Women's ...

Increase in sexual violence reports good sign: ministry

The increase in the reporting of sexual violence cases is a good thing since it shows victims are summoning the courage ...

Gov't waiting for DPR's invitation for sexual violence bill discussion

The government is still waiting for an invitation from the House of Representatives to discuss the draft Law on the ...

Social media helping uncover cases of violence against women: minister

The increasingly massive use of social media has helped uncover cases of violence against women, Minister of ...

Women prone to violence due to gender inequality: Ministry

Gender inequality had made women prone to violence, discrimination, and other forms of mistreatment, according to ...

Social Affairs Minister urges regions to strengthen child protection

Social Affairs Minister Tri Rismaharini has issued a circulation letter to all regional heads, urging them to ...

Sumatra quake: Minister orders restoration of road access

Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Muhadjir Effendy has directed the military to clear ...

Potential, role of women in economy should be developed: minister

The role and potential of women in the economy is very crucial and should be developed, Minister of Women’s ...

Awaiting protection for women and children through the RUU TPKS

Sexual violence and harassment against women and children continues to occur and has seen to be significantly ...

Police's efforts to employ scientific investigation approach lauded

The Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Ministry lauded the Police Force's decision to employ scientific ...

President lauds Supreme Court for expediting legal transformation

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) praised the Supreme Court for its tireless efforts in expediting legal transformation in ...

Indonesians must remain alert for online gender-based violence: gov't

Minister of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection Bintang Puspayoga has asked people at large in ...