MUHAMMADIYAH.OR.ID, JAKARTA – The Indonesian National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo works together with ‘Aisyiyah to promote gender equality and address issues affecting women and children. He emphasized that gender equality is a critical issue that requires attention not only in Indonesia but also worldwide.
“Let’s work together to tackle the challenges of gender equality, which must still be fought for not just in Indonesia but around the world,” said Listyo at the opening of Tanwir National Meeting I ‘Aisyiyah in Jakarta on Wednesday, January 15.
General Listyo commended ‘Aisyiyah for its efforts to advance the role of women, particularly in politics, the economy, and social development. He highlighted the legacy of Nyai Ahmad Dahlan who strove for gender equality and opened opportunities for women and children.
“It is now our shared responsibility to continue advocating for gender mainstreaming and tackling issues related to women and children,” he added.
Listyo pointed out concerning statistics on violence in Indonesia, noting that women are four times more likely to be victims of violence than men, and children experience abuse at twice the rate of adults.
Given these alarming numbers, he stressed the importance of strengthening partnerships with ‘Aisyiyah to provide better legal protection and support for women and children. He praised ‘Aisyiyah’s initiatives, including the organization’s Legal Aid Post, which has been playing crucial roles in addressing issues of violence against women and children.
The National Police Chief also discussed the formation of a new directorate within the Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim). The Directorate of Women and Children’s Crime and Human Trafficking is expected to improve the handling of cases related to women and children, elevating its role from a sub-directorate to a dedicated division.
As part of the event, General Listyo and ‘Aisyiyah President Salmah Orbayinah signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation on protecting women and children.
He expressed hope that this collaboration would expand beyond legal protection to include other areas such as health, education, and economic development. He specifically highlighted the importance of empowering small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which play a vital role in supporting economic growth.
“Our partnership is not just about legal protection against violence. It also includes cooperation in social health, education, and economic development, particularly in the SME sector, to help drive economic progress,” said Listyo.
