JAKARTA - Feeling safe is the main foundation for women to be able to work and develop optimally. However, CATAHU Komnas Perempuan data 2024 shows that there are still major challenges with the recording of 445,502 cases of Gender-Based Violence against Women (KBGtP) in Indonesia. From this figure, tens of thousands of cases occur in the public and community spheres, including the trend of violence that has begun to proliferate in the digital space.
Melanie Masriel, Chief of Corporate Affairs L'Oréal Indonesia, emphasized that creating a sense of security is not just a seasonal celebration, but a basic need so that women's potential is not hampered by structural barriers and threats of violence.
"When women feel safe in public spaces, the positive impact will be felt more widely by the community," he said.
One of the educational efforts that continue to be encouraged is through the 5D methodology to fight harassment in public spaces. This method is designed as a practical guide for bystanders so that they can intervene safely without having to trigger dangerous confrontations. The five steps include:
Distract: divert the perpetrator's attention or the situation.
Reprimand: Give direct reprimands if the situation allows.
Reported: Asking for help to the authorities at the location.
Comforting: Giving moral support to the victim after the incident.
Document: Record or record the incident as evidence for the victim.
This education is expected to change the community's paradigm from merely being spectators to being part of the solution, so that public spaces can once again become a friendly place for everyone.
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