The bill was backed by a majority of lawmakers at the plenary session on April 12, overcoming strong opposition from conservative groups in the world’s biggest Muslim-majority country. via WMC's the_fbomb
Indonesia’s fight against sexual violence welcomed a long-waited new chapter this week when its Parliamenta landmark bill aimed at providing legal framework for victims to seek justice. The bill was backed by a majority of lawmakers at the plenary session on April 12, overcoming strong opposition from conservative groups in the world’s biggest Muslim-majority country.
Reported cases of rape and other violent assaults against girls and women rose 66% to over 431,000 in 2019,compiled by Komnas Perempuan. The commission estimates that the majority of cases have gone unreported because victims are often scared or discouraged from seeking justice. The bill’s advocates, having been part of the long and arduous journey to this moment, rejoiced and welcomed the law’s passing.
Many Indonesians took to social media to celebrate the law’s passing, reflecting part of the online advocacy that has risen in support of the bill in recent years. Siti Mazuma, director of the women’s legal aid foundation LBH Apik, noted there’s plenty of work to do before implementing the law.
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