Senator Sylvi Calls for End to Violence Against Women
Reported by Anita Karyati | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
Senator in the Jakarta Regional Representatives Council (DPD) Sylviana Murni called for an end to violence against women.
We welcome the Jakarta Provincial Government's program in supporting anti-violence against women
This call was conveyed by her during the 16-Day Campaign for Anti-Violence against Women initiated by the Indonesian Parliamentary Women's Caucus (KPP), Tuesday (11/29) yesterday. The campaign was filled with the signing and reading of a declaration or parliamentary commitment to eliminating violence against women.
She asserted that she condemned any act or threat of gender-based violence that hinders women from exercising their equal rights in politics and against all forms of acts of violence against women in the online or offline sphere, especially during elections and local elections.
City Intensifies 16-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women and Children"We call on all political institutions of society to immediately ensure protection against all forms of violence against women," he asserted, Wednesday (11/30).
She also appreciated the Jakarta administration, which has supported anti-violence against women by forming the Friends of Women and Children (SAPA) Postal service program under the auspices of the Women's Empowerment, Family Planning, and Child Protection Agency (PPAPP).
"We welcome the Jakarta Provincial Government's program in supporting anti-violence against women. The SAPA Postal service makes it easy for women if at any time they get bad behavior in society," she uttered.
She added that there are many SAPA posts in open public places such as bus terminals, bus stops, stations, child-friendly integrated public spaces (RPTRA), and so forth. At each postal, officers are alerted to handle complaints related to cases of sexual harassment. according to predetermined steps.
"Hopefully, the campaign and SAPA postal service for the public can be more aware. If you find or experience this case, report it immediately for further action," she closed.
