Alluding To The High Rate Of Early Marriage During The Pandemic, Reward: Get Married Later, Order High School

Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo (Photo: Antara)

MAGELANG - Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo, on the commemoration of Kartini Day 2022, reminded that the number of early marriages is still high, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. neighbors, if you have daughters, don't get married first," said Ganjar, after accompanying his wife Siti Atikoh in giving awards to women who had merit and achievements in various fields and sectors from 35 regencies/cities throughout Central Java at the Pendapa drh Soepardi, Magelang Regency, reported by Antara. Between, Thursday, April 21.

Because most of the victims of violence, Ganjar continued, are women, so efforts to prevent domestic violence, trafficking in persons and empowering women are important activities.

"Because if you are married young, usually physically and mentally you are not ready, what happens later, you are not ready to have a family," said the PDI-P politician. According to Ganjar, the government cannot solve these problems alone and support from all parties is needed, especially women. .

"Congratulations on this award and hopefully this will motivate you (you) to be more active in achieving, the more you can contribute. Our strength is together, mutual cooperation," he said.

The number one person in Central Java encourages women to dare to dream like Kartini, because today's women must prepare for the future from now on.

"My message with Kartini's spirit is to hang on to your high ideals. So after darkness comes the light, let's make lighting so that it becomes brighter. The future must be prepared from now on," he said.