Jakarta is following a zero-tolerance policy on all forms of violence against women, specifically in the provincial government environment, Governor Anies Baswedan has said.
The Jakarta provincial government’s policy encompasses end-to-end efforts, starting from prevention to rehabilitation, he informed during a discussion on gender-based violence as part of the Urban 20 (U20) supporting agenda here on Tuesday.
U20 is part of the G20’s Sherpa Track and discusses problems and challenges arising in cities, chiefly in relation to tackling the global climate crisis and striving for sustainable development.
G20 is an international forum comprising 19 countries and the European Union that work together to handle major issues. Indonesia is holding the presidency of the grouping this year.
According to Baswedan, incidents of violence, including a sexual violence case involving a Public Facility and Infrastructure Handling (PPSU) worker some time ago, have become important examples of the zero-tolerance policy.
The Jakarta provincial government fired the PPSU worker accused of perpetrating sexual violence and delivered him to the police.
Meanwhile, the victim was provided assistance by related institutions.
The provincial government is also conducting campaigns against gender-based violence as part of the social inclusive recovery in Jakarta.
Baswedan urged all mayors to participate in the campaign through various information and communication media.
The Jakarta provincial government has included the protection of women and children in the regional strategic activity clarification, including in the Regional Governmental Apparatus Organization (OPD).
This has been done to turn Jakarta into a region capable of protecting four vulnerable groups: the elderly people, people with disabilities, women, and children, Baswedan said.
The policy has been adopted by the Integrated Service Center for Women and Children’s Empowerment (P2TP2A), which is an ISO standard fast reaction unit offering 24 hours service.
Reporting posts have also been set up at 19 locations across Jakarta, Rumah Aman (Safe House), and Jakarta Siaga (Alert Jakarta) that can be reached on the emergency number 112.
According to Jakarta P2TP2A’s data, sexual harassment cases most frequently involved women and children in 2020, with the number of cases recorded at 8, the Jakarta provincial government said.
In 2021, the number of cases reached 7 and in the January–June 2022 period, they rose to 15.
Source: Antara News