The Indonesian government has made significant efforts toward protecting children from all forms of violence, a UN special representative said after a series of talks on the issue this week with government officials. Marta Santos Pais, the special representative of the UN Secretary-General on Violence against Children, paid a four-day visit to Jakarta, during which she met with Vice President Jusuf Kalla and several ministers.
“I'm very encouraged to see that the Indonesian government has placed violence against children as a priority concern in its policy agenda," Santos Pais said in a statement released on Friday.
"The government is also determined to make significant progress over the years to come."
Indonesia has adopted a National Strategy for the Elimination of Violence against Children and a National Action Plan on Child Protection, which provide a framework to prevent and respond to incidents of violence.
The strategy focuses on changing social norms that accept, justify or ignore violence against children, increasing children’s life skills to recognize the risk of violence and improving access and quality of support and prevention services.
“The strategy recognizes the crucial role of sound data, and comprehensive legislation to prohibit all forms of violence and provide support to child victims," Santos Pais said.
She said it is a crucial contribution to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially target 16.2, which aims to end violence against children by 2030.
“Indonesia’s commitment to end all forms of violence against children confirms its place as a global leader of the SDGs."
According to data from the United Nations Children's Emergency Fund, violence against Indonesian children is common, with one 2007 study finding that 50 percent of 13-15 year old students have experienced at least one form of violence.
As most studies about violence against children have been conducted in schools, there are significant areas left unrecorded, including sexual abuse and domestic violence.
(Jakarta Globe)
“I'm very encouraged to see that the Indonesian government has placed violence against children as a priority concern in its policy agenda," Santos Pais said in a statement released on Friday.
"The government is also determined to make significant progress over the years to come."
Indonesia has adopted a National Strategy for the Elimination of Violence against Children and a National Action Plan on Child Protection, which provide a framework to prevent and respond to incidents of violence.
The strategy focuses on changing social norms that accept, justify or ignore violence against children, increasing children’s life skills to recognize the risk of violence and improving access and quality of support and prevention services.
“The strategy recognizes the crucial role of sound data, and comprehensive legislation to prohibit all forms of violence and provide support to child victims," Santos Pais said.
She said it is a crucial contribution to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially target 16.2, which aims to end violence against children by 2030.
“Indonesia’s commitment to end all forms of violence against children confirms its place as a global leader of the SDGs."
According to data from the United Nations Children's Emergency Fund, violence against Indonesian children is common, with one 2007 study finding that 50 percent of 13-15 year old students have experienced at least one form of violence.
As most studies about violence against children have been conducted in schools, there are significant areas left unrecorded, including sexual abuse and domestic violence.
(Jakarta Globe)
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