Acting Governor - DPRD Chair: All Mothers, Happy 96th Mother's Day!
Reported by Dessy Suciati | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
Acting Jakarta Governor, Teguh Setyabudi, and Jakarta DPRD Chair, Khoirudin reminded of the importance of the role of mothers in the momentum of the 96th Mother's Day commemoration. It carries the theme "Women Greet, Women Empower towards a Golden Indonesia 2045".
Happy 96th Mother's Day
Reading the Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Minister's speech, he told all Indonesian women to continue working and become independent, creative, innovative, and confident figures. He said, improving the quality of women would be a great force that could improve the welfare of all Indonesian people.
"Happy 96th Mother's Day, especially to all Indonesian women," he expressed, while serving as a Ceremony Inspector to commemorate the 96th Mother's Day at Jakarta Province Level at Plaza Selatan Monas, Gambir, Central Jakarta, Monday (12/23).
Jakarta Provincial Government Holds a Talkshow to Commemorate Mothers DayHe explained it is a momentum to unite to achieve a progressive Indonesia through the principle of equal partnership. This principle reflects how Indonesian women work hand in hand with men to play a role in building the nation.
In the independence struggle, women joined the spirit of the movement. This nation was built on the foundation of the struggle of women who ignited their spirit to achieve a good life for the next generation.
"The struggle of this movement brings confidence to Indonesian women that the fulfillment of rights and welfare will lead them to be able to walk together and seize the same opportunities," he explained.
He added space to contribute belongs to the entire community, which is important for Indonesia's progress because women make up almost half of Indonesia's population. Therefore, women's progress and participation in development will also determine Indonesia's progress.
Those involved in the struggle for independence are an inspiration to us all. They have been able to change the order of life for the better and have helped shape human history and civilization.
The long journey of 96 years since the first Indonesian women's congress has brought various good things to women, such as school opportunities, work opportunities, and political opportunities.
Therefore, he invited all people to remember the importance of the role of women in achieving the nation's goals. Hopefully, it could awaken noble values and the spirit of struggle, especially the next generation of the nation based on unity and togetherness.
"Let us continue to remind each other and encourage our nation," he added.
Jakarta DPRD Chairman, Khoirudin remembered a Mother as an extraordinary figure. It was fitting for everyone to obey their mother.
"It's amazing for mothers and they are the place where children serve. Despite parents being gone, we still expect prayers from their children because parental love also knows no time and limits," he explained.
He also hoped that mothers in Jakarta could accompany their families and children so that they could care of their children's growth and development well.
"Hopefully, children in Jakarta will be under the guidance of their mothers so that they will always be good people and have noble morals," he hoped.
