PDIP Surabaya Socializes TPKS Law To Cadres And Millennials

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SURABAYA - The DPC of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) in Surabaya, East Java, is ready to socialize the Act on the Crime of Sexual Violence (UU TPKS) which was ratified at the Plenary Meeting of the DPR RI on Tuesday 12 April. Surabaya, Sunday, said it would socialize the various substances of the TPKS Law to PDIP cadres, both male and female, and millennials. cases in society. Millennial educated people must understand this," said Adi, who is also the chairman of the Surabaya DPRD. Meanwhile, Deputy Chairperson of the Surabaya PDIP DPC, Khusnul Khotimah, said that the ratification of the TPKS Law had been long awaited by Indonesian women. Of course, he said, this is a breath of fresh air to prevent and protect women from acts of sexual violence. "Alhamdulillah, we in the regions are very grateful for the ratification of the TPKS Law. We in the regions often advocate for cases of sexual violence, including often communicating with women activists, Khusnul said. For that, he said, his party appreciates and thanks the Speaker of the DPR RI, Puan Maharani, who has overseen the TPKS Law to the end. Khusnul said Puan Maharani's work shows that Bung Karno's grandson has a clear position in defending the interests of women who So far, he has often received negative stereotypes in various cases of sexual violence. "The public sees Ms. Puan to tears. This is a long struggle to oversee the TPKS Law. Ms. Puan has sensitivity and a clear defense of women," said the Chair of Commission D for Welfare at the DPRD Surabaya, the Deputy Chairperson of the PDIP Surabaya DPC, Agatha Retnosa, said the same thing ri. He added that the presence of the TPKS Law would guarantee legal protection for victims of sexual violence.

"We are grateful that there is now a strong legal umbrella in protecting victims of sexual violence more fairly," said the member of the East Java DPRD. Meanwhile, Deputy Chairperson of the Surabaya PDIP DPC Dyah Katarina added that the TPKS Law guarantees the rights of victims of sexual violence in an integrated manner, for example in terms of assistance. , restitution, rehabilitation, until recovery are all regulated. "Mbak Puan's commitment in guarding this law is a historic record for the state's presence in strengthening protection for victims of sexual violence," said Dyah Katarina who is also a member of Commission D of the Surabaya DPRD. Member of Commission D DPRD Surabaya Siti Mariyam added that with strict legal rules through the TPKS Law, it is hoped that it can create a deterrent effect for perpetrators of sexual violence. ," he said.