Indonesia Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusive Justice Ahead of UN Gender Equality Forum
Jakarta, The Gulf Observer: Indonesia has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding inclusive access to justice and eliminating discrimination against women and children, as officials highlighted ongoing legal reforms ahead of a major United Nations gender equality forum.
The pledge was delivered by Dewa Ayu Laksmiyati, Assistant Deputy for Gender Mainstreaming in Human Development, Culture, Community Empowerment, and Regional Governments at the Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection, during a hybrid preparatory meeting for the 70th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) hosted by UNESCAP and UN Women Asia-Pacific.
“Indonesia underscores the central role of a strong and inclusive legal framework in advancing protection and equal access to justice,” Laksmiyati said during the meeting in Jakarta on Monday.
She said Indonesia has incorporated international human rights instruments, particularly the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), into gender-responsive laws and regulations.
Laksmiyati noted that women in the Asia-Pacific region remain disproportionately affected by violence, highlighting the need for legal systems that are inclusive, accessible, affordable, and centered on survivor protection and recovery.
She outlined several measures implemented by Indonesia, including the establishment of regional women and child protection service units, the SAPA 129 complaints hotline, the SIMASHAM human rights application, and the provision of free legal aid through legal assistance posts.
Despite progress, Laksmiyati acknowledged that challenges persist, including limited institutional capacity, geographic barriers, and social norms that discourage reporting of violence and discrimination.
She added that Indonesia will continue strengthening survivor-centered, gender-responsive justice systems and called for enhanced regional and international cooperation to address remaining gaps.
The 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women is scheduled to take place at the United Nations headquarters in New York from March 9 to 19, 2026.
