Komnas HAM Asks For Ganjar To Guarantee The Survival Of Children In Wadas Village

JAKARTA - The National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) has asked related parties, especially the Governor of Central Java, to prepare strategic steps related to the future survival of children in Wadas Village, Bener District, Purworejo Regency, Central Java, after the events of February 8, 2022. For the children in Wadas Village, Komnas HAM asked the local government to prepare for the future of the children if there is a solution that can be accepted by all parties," said Komnas HAM Commissioner Beka Ulung Hapsara in Jakarta, Thursday, February 24. , it is important for the government to remember that the continuity of the future of children in Wadas Village is part of the protection and enforcement of human rights. "This is also a form of human rights protection carried out by the state," he said. Among other things, asking the Governor of Central Java and the Regional Police (Polda) of Central Java to ensure that the events that occurred in February 8, 2022 in Wadas Village, Purworejo Regency. that has been done related to solving problems in Wadas, Bener District, Purworejo Regency.

For people affected by the construction of the Bener Dam, the Governor of Central Java must provide protection and avoid the eviction of residents. In the February 8, 2022 incident, there were vulnerable groups who experienced trauma, especially children and women. For that, the local government must also carry out recovery or trauma healing. "Komnas HAM also found that there were people who bullied each other. This must also be protected," said Beka. agree regarding land measurement in Wadas Village. After the incident, the community was divided into two groups. Previously, Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo said the Central Java Provincial Government was ready to provide assistance to Wadas Village residents who were traumatized, especially children who were targeted for bullying. "We are ready to help, all my OPDs. order to come down. If the community agrees, tomorrow we will immediately jump in to assist women, children, help poverty alleviation programs, provide 'trauma healing' and so on," he said. In addition, Ganjar also asked all parties to evaluate according to input. received from the residents of Wadas Village. The evaluation prioritizes three things, namely the technical aspects of the Bener Dam construction project, the approach, and opening up space for dialogue.