JAKARTA - Deputy Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives Cucun Ahmad Syamsurijal is grateful that Indonesia is the chairman or hold the presidency of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States (PUIC). He also hopes that the chairmanship of the Indonesian House of Representatives in the parliament forum of countries that are members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) can further strengthen the issue of protection for women and children, especially those who are victims of conflict.
"One of the issues that are of concern to us is how this PUIC can play a role in protecting women, children and vulnerable groups," said Cucun Ahmad Syamsurijal, Wednesday, May 14.
As is known, the DPR officially holds the PUIC presidency as of today. The DPR itself hosts the 17th PUIC Conference which shows the active involvement of the Indonesian parliament in the agenda which coincides with the 25th anniversary of PUIC.
Cucun together with all other DPR leaders attended the inauguration of the 19th PUIC Conference which was held at the Nusantara Building, Parliament Complex, Senayan, Jakarta, Wednesday night. The 19th PUIC Conference was opened by President Prabowo Subianto.
One of the important sessions at the 19th PUIC Session was the discussion of the strategic role of women in resolving conflicts and building peace, both at the local and regional levels.
This session highlights the fact that women are not just victims of conflict, but are also agents of effective change in building reconciliation, maintaining stability, and maintaining long-term peace.
Cucun said women and children were the most affected vulnerable groups in the conflict, including war.
How many women and children have been victims of war in various parts of the world. Not only physically, but also how women and children must lose their rights. Both health rights, educational rights and others," he said.
For this reason, Cucun hopes that OIC countries through PUIC can further support the protection of women and children. Moreover, as Islamic countries, OIC is said to have the responsibility to provide protection for children and women.
Dan DPR sebagai Ketua Uni Parlemen negara-negara OKI harus semakin mendorong, memfasilitasi, dan menguatkan pesan bagaimana dunia memastikan hak-hak perempuan dan anak korban konflik dapat terpenuhi, sebut Legislator PKB dari Dapil Jawa Barat itu.
Furthermore, Cucun emphasized Indonesia's commitment to supporting Palestinian independence which is also one of the focuses discussed at the PUIC Session. President Prabowo at the opening of the 19th PUIC also conveyed the same commitment regarding Palestine.
"Just as President Prabowo said, Indonesia firmly supports Palestinian independence. We in the DPR also continue to make various efforts for our brothers and sisters in Palestine," he said.
On the other hand, the PKB Deputy said that women in various parts of the world have proven to play an important role as mediators, peace facilitators, and community leaders in times of crisis.
Including in the Muslim world. Many women are at the forefront of efforts to resolve conflicts and peace development. We must continue to strengthen their voices, recognize their contributions, and ensure that they become the center of every conflict resolution process," said Cucun.
The Deputy Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives for the Coordinator of People's Welfare (Korkesra) emphasized the DPR's support for policies and programs that strengthen women's role in building peace through legislation, budgeting, and supervision. Moreover, said Cucun, the DPR RI is part of a global community that actively fights for gender-based peace and justice.
"Parliament must also encourage their respective governments to prioritize the budget for women and children protection programs in conflict zones and maintain a commitment to gender equality," said the legislator from the West Java II electoral district.
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Cucun also emphasized the DPR's commitment to continue to be partners in advancing the agenda of protecting women and children, peace, and social welfare issues. Both in the Southeast Asia region and in the context of a wider Islamic world.
"The 19th PUIC trial is an important momentum to emphasize that true peace can only be achieved when the whole community, including women and children, is empowered and fully protected," concluded Cucun
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