JAKARTA – Indonesianpost.com – Reported by Antara, In response to the rising number of child rights violations across the country, the Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Culture has announced plans to reactivate the national movement to combat violence against children.
“This is a national call to action,” said Woro Srihastuti Sulistyaningrum, the Ministry’s Deputy for the Coordination of Family and Population Quality Improvement, on Thursday.
“We urge all stakeholders to collaborate in addressing sexual violence and broader acts of violence against children.”
She noted that cases of child abuse continue to rise, underscoring the urgent need for preventive and protective measures at all levels of society.
To bolster these efforts, the government is preparing new regulatory frameworks, including the Government Regulation on Child Protection in the Digital Ecosystem (PP Tunas)—a joint decree currently under development.
“PP Tunas is focused on governing electronic systems to ensure children’s safety in the digital space,” Sulistyaningrum explained. “But despite this, violence against children still persists.”
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She also revealed ongoing challenges in securing financial support for victims of violence. Currently, the national health insurer BPJS does not cover services for survivors of abuse.
“BPJS does not yet provide coverage for victims of violence. That’s a significant gap we must address,” she said.
Additionally, she expressed concern over the removal of the special allocation fund for post-mortem examinations from the Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection’s (KPPPA) 2025 budget.
Sulistyaningrum emphasized that public education and awareness are crucial to ending violence against children.
“Parents, teachers, and all sectors must take responsibility. The government cannot do this alone,” she stressed.
“We need full support from communities and even businesses, especially since some commercial content may inadvertently promote violent behavior.”
The reactivation of the national movement is expected to encourage a whole-of-society approach to protecting children’s rights and fostering safer environments—both offline and online. (BL)