Forging Stronger Ties, Jakarta Steps Up Protection Services for Women and Children

The Jakarta government is stepping up its dedication to protecting women and children by building support services that are seamless, swift, and survivor-centered.

Every party must work together to build a protection system

Through continuous service upgrades, comprehensive staff training, and ongoing survivor advocacy—alongside stronger cross-agency partnerships—the government is building a safer environment and taking a decisive stance against gender-based and child violence.

According to Arifah Fauzi, Minister of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection, true progress in protecting women and children goes beyond merely establishing local protection units (UPTD PPA) or drafting operational standards.

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More than that, true success is defined by how effectively we protect rights, uphold human dignity, and empower every survivor on their path to recovery.

"Every party must work together to build a protection system that is stronger, truly inclusive, and evenly distributed throughout Indonesia—including here in Jakarta," she expressed, Wednesday (10/21).

Echoing this sentiment, PPPA Vice Minister Veronica Tan underscored the vital need for integrated support services, ensuring that survivors are spared the distress of repeatedly reliving and recounting their abuse.

She believes that women and children reporting violence should only have to share their experiences once. The service system should then seamlessly kick in, assigning clear accountability and strict deadlines to every step of the journey through to full resolution.

"Women and children who report only need to speak once. Beyond that, the system must step in, ensuring every single phase has dedicated oversight and clear deadlines until the case is completely resolved," she explained.

She went on to say that services for women and children hold little value in isolation—they must be seamlessly linked with other support institutions.

"Because of this, strong cross-agency collaboration is essential to guarantee that victims get the protection, advocacy, and healing they truly need," she continued.

Jakarta Women's Empowerment, Child Protection, and Population Control Agency (PPAPP) Head Dwi Oktavia, asserted the city's resolve to continually enhance protection services—ensuring they remain accessible, seamlessly integrated, responsive, and fully tailored to victims' needs.

Partnering with PPPA Ministry and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), PPAPP Agency is advancing higher standards of care, building officer capacity, and offering long-term support for victims.

"This step is central to our mission of transforming Jakarta into a truly safe, inclusive, and equal global city that respects human rights," she continued.

Earlier, the Jakarta PPAPP Agency welcomed representatives from the PPAPP Ministry and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to the East Jakarta PPPA Unit in Pulogadung on Thursday (10/15).

This meeting served as a collaborative platform to share insights and best practices in support services for gender-based and child violence, reinforce cross-agency synergies, and pin down both the obstacles and success factors in maintaining long-term, survivor-centered support.

Among those present was UNFPA Deputy Executive Director Andrew Saberton from New York, joining leadership teams from the PPPA Ministry, UNFPA, and Jakarta PPAPP Agency.

"At its heart, this push ensures that every victim gets the safety, support, and chance to recover with dignity through a stronger, integrated system that puts survivors first," she emphasized.