Minister Of PPPA: No Discrimination Against Women Workers

Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Bintang Puspayoga. (Photo: Anita Permata Dewi/Antara)

JAKARTA - The Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection (PPPA), Bintang Puspayoga encourages all workplaces, both formal and informal, not to discriminate against women and ensure inclusive policies in the workplace. should reflect equality between women and men. The Ministry of PPPA firmly rejects all forms of discrimination against women workers, starting from the recruitment process, carrying out jobs, promotions to the fulfillment of workers' rights," said Minister Bintang through a press release, quoted by Antara. , Monday, September 13. According to him, it is the responsibility of all parties, from leaders to staff to jointly provide space for the creation of gender equality in the workplace and free from all forms of discrimination. This can be started from the commitments that are implemented in policies, programs and activities, so as to create a safe and comfortable work environment for women. Star.

She emphasized Indonesia's commitment to protecting women's rights, in particular the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women as stated in the Constitution and various laws. adopted as a national law through Law Number 7 of 1984. Thus, the Indonesian government is obliged to make efforts to ensure the fulfillment of women's rights as stated in the convention,” said Minister Bintang. Efforts to prioritize the protection of women workers are also mandated in Law Number 13 2003 concerning Manpower which relates to Law Number 11 of 2020 concerning Job Creation. In October 2021, the UN CEDAW Committee will conduct a constructive dialogue with the Government of Indonesia as part of a country that is committed to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms in In the dialogue, Indonesia, represented by representatives of Ministries/Institutions, experts and observers of women's issues, will submit reports and descriptions regarding conditions, progress, and challenges in the protection and promotion of women's rights and gender equality in Indonesia to the CEDAW Committee. .