JAKARTA - Cases of violence against women and children in Indonesia still show an alarming number. Many of them occur in the closest environment to the victim, such as family or parents themselves.
This situation is a serious warning to all elements of society to increase protection against vulnerable groups.
The Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection (PPPA), Arifatul Choiri Fauzi, revealed that until the end of June 2025, there were 13,845 cases of violence against women and children in Indonesia. The majority of these cases are sexual violence.
"This figure is very worrying. What is even sad is the fact that some of the perpetrators are the victim's parents or close relatives," Minister Arifatul was quoted as saying by ANTARA.
This data comes from the Online Information System for the Protection of Women and Children (SIMFONI PPA), which recorded events from January to June 28, 2025.
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Sexual violence is recorded as the most common type of violence in cases that befell women and children. This strengthens the urgency of a stronger preventive and educational approach to society, especially in the household environment.
Meanwhile, the results of the 2024 National Child and Youth Life Experience Survey (SNPHAR) show that 1 in 2 children aged 13'17 years, around 11.5 million children have experienced at least one form of violence in their lifetime.
Of these, about 5.8 million boys (49.83%) and 5.7 million girls (51.78%) were identified as victims.
Not only for children, adult women also face similar risks. Based on the 2024 National Women's Life Experience Survey (SPHPN), it is recorded that 1 in 4 women aged 15 '64 years have experienced physical and/or sexual violence, both by partners and by others.
These findings emphasize that gender-based violence is still a structural issue that has not been completely resolved.
Minister Arifatul emphasized the need for cross-sectoral involvement ranging from families, educational institutions, to law enforcement institutions to strengthen the protection system and create a safe environment for women and children.
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