Remember Kartini's Services, Minister Of SOEs: Women Don't Need To Hesitate To Pursue Dreams

SOE Minister Erick Thohir. (Photo: Mery Handayani/VOI)

JAKARTA - Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) Erick Thohir has a deep view on the commemoration of Kartini Day. Thanks to the struggle of RA Kartini, said Erick, women now have the same right to pursue and realize their goals.

For your information, Kartini Day, which is celebrated every April 21 is a day to remember the struggle of RA Kartini in lifting the status of women.

"Mrs. Kartini has contributed to raising the status of women so that she can play a role in all lines of life. Women now need not hesitate, because they actually have the same rights and opportunities in pursuing their dreams and ideals," he was quoted as saying on his official Instagram account @erickthohir, Sunday, April 21.

Erick said that on the way of a company, women also have an important role. He said that as a development agent, SOEs have the mandate to promote women's empowerment.

Therefore, continued Erick, the Ministry of SOEs encourages 25 percent of women's representation in state-owned companies.

"I encourage 25 percent of women's leadership in state-owned companies. I also give women the opportunity to fill the top leadership position," he said.

For your information, RA Kartini is one of the women's national heroes who is highly respected. In the midst of a very inherent patriarchal culture, Kartini tries to fight for women's rights to have the same opportunity.

Without Kartini's struggle in the past, Indonesian women do not necessarily have the freedom to receive the highest possible education.

Kartini Day was officially commemorated in 1964 by President Soekarno, based on Presidential Decree of the Republic of Indonesia (RI) Number 108 of 1964 every April 21 in accordance with the birthday of the hero.