Ministry Of PPPA Appreciates Training And Education To Prevent Sexual Violence

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JAKARTA - The Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection (Kemen PPPA) appreciates the initiative of those who hold training and education to prevent sexual violence. Increase the knowledge of human resources regarding the definition of sexual violence, how to prevent it, and how to respond appropriately when witnessing violence Sexual harassment can play a role in reducing cases of violence against women and children, including in public spaces, said Acting Deputy for Community Participation, KemenPPPA Indra Gunawan, at a press conference on Anti-Sexual Violence Training for online motorcycle taxi drivers, Thursday, March 31. Survey on Sexual Harassment in Public Spaces During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Indonesia, the Coalition for Safe Public Spaces (KRPA) found that 78.89 percent of female respondents had experienced sexual harassment in public spaces and more than half of them on public streets or parks. Meanwhile, the National Women's Life Experience Survey (SPHPN) ), finds 1 in 4 girls Ages 15-64 years have experienced any form of violence, whether physical, psychological or sexual, in their lives. "This is a large number and is a common concern," said Indra Gunawan.

There were more than 25,000 cases of violence reported through the SIMFONI PPA (Online Information System for the Protection of Women and Children), more than 21,000 victims were women and the rest were experienced by men. This phenomenon is an iceberg because it is likely that other cases will not be reported to the authorities. "This is also a concern for us all," he said. Therefore, the government always coordinates with various parties to jointly try to reduce the level of violence against women and children. The Director of LBH APIK South Sulawesi, Rosmiati Sain, said collaboration of many parties is important in preventing sexual violence in the community. Prevention in the form of socialization, campaigns to education for the community is an effort to reduce the number of cases of sexual violence that still occurs in Indonesia.