Rahayu Saraswati: Anti-Violence Campaign For Women In Line With SDGs

Doc. Rahayu Saraswati's meeting with the Deputy Minister of PPPA, KPAI, Komnas Perempuan and the Directorate of PPA PPO POLRI

JAKARTA - Member of the BKSAP DPR RI, Rahayu Saraswati Djojohadikusumo, voiced support for the 16 Day Anti-Violence Campaign against Women (HAKTP). He emphasized that this campaign is in line with the goals of sustainable development goals or SDGs, in particular the target number 5 concerning gender equality and number 16 concerning justice and the peaceful community.

"This campaign supports the SDGs, especially the target to eliminate all forms of violence against women and children, as well as create an inclusive society that upholds justice and human rights," said Sara, Tuesday, November 26.

Sara highlighted the big challenges that Indonesia still faces in achieving the SDGs target, including the high gender-based violence rate. Based on data from the Ministry of PPPA, in 2023 there were 29,883 cases of violence, an increase of 4.4% compared to the previous year. The majority of victims were women, with 26,161 cases.

"We are still far from justice for women as long as victims of violence are forced to marry the perpetrators. The 16 HAKTP campaign must be a moment to strengthen protection and empower women in all aspects of life," he continued.

As the General Chair of the Anti-TIP National Network (JarNas Anti-TIP) consisting of nearly 40 organizations and individuals, Sara also held a 24 Day Full of Love Campaign with the theme Protect All, Fulfill Victim Rights, End Violence Against Women. This series of activities includes socialization, public discussion, and podcasts.

Sara emphasized the importance of law enforcement in accordance with Law no. 12 of 2022 concerning the Crime of Sexual Violence (TPKS), which prohibits the settlement of peace between victims and perpetrators of sexual violence. UU TPKS must be enforced, including the prohibition of forced marriage between victims and perpetrators, which is strictly regulated in Articles 10 and Article 23,' he said.

Sara also called for the Government to strengthen efforts to eradicate violence against women. "Strict legal protection is a tangible manifestation of the state being present in providing a sense of security for women and children," she said.

According to Sara, the fight against gender-based violence is in line with the global commitment to realizing SDGs. He closed it with the hope that the community, especially women, would continue to participate in supporting this campaign. We in the DPR will continue to ensure that the state is present through legislation, budget, and supervision to uphold justice for women, including vulnerable groups such as migrants," she concluded.