Ministry of Women Empowerment and Child Protection

Indonesia sanitary pad VAT debate

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Indonesia Minister argues sanitary pads are basic needs, not luxury goods

Public policy experts and consumer advocacy groups in Indonesia are calling for the removal of the 11 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on sanitary pads. Experts argue that because demand for these products is inelastic due

Indonesia MSME support and export development

28 clusters · 52 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Indonesian MSMEs receive support through digital and community programs

The Indonesian government and private sectors are advancing initiatives to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), focusing on female entrepreneurs, digital independence, and expanded capital access. To add

Indonesia women and child empowerment initiatives

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Indonesia reports progress in women and child protection services

The Indonesian Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection has focused on expanding social protections and leadership roles for women. In mid-October 2026, the ministry advocated for strengthening the leadership

Indonesia inclusive education and teacher welfare reforms

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Indonesian lawmakers urge teacher welfare and inclusive education improvements

Indonesian officials and legislators are advocating for systemic improvements to the national education system, with a focus on inclusivity and educator support. Initial efforts emphasized the ‘Sekolah Rakyat’ program,

Humanitarian aid for NTT earthquake victims

29 clusters · 68 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Flores earthquake recovery continues in East Nusa Tenggara

Humanitarian aid and recovery efforts for the victims of the magnitude 7.7 earthquake on Flores Island continue to expand. As of late 2026, the death toll includes 48 direct fatalities and 94 indirect deaths at displacem

Child protection and abuse issues in Indonesia

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Indonesia faces rising violence against women and children amid declining protection budgets

The Indonesian Ministry of Women Empowerment and Child Protection (PPPA) has highlighted increased risks of violence against children, particularly in disaster-affected regions. In Aceh, over 1,000 cases of violence were

Student death following alleged bullying in Pemalang

5 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Ministry of Women Empowerment responds to fatal Pemalang bullying case

A seven-year-old second-grade student, Muhammad Hasbi Al Aqib (MHA), died in Pemalang, Central Java, following suspected bullying and physical violence at SD Negeri 01 Kebondalem. The victim’s mother reported that while