Ambon Journalists Empowered to Report on Sexual Violence with a Victim-Centered Perspective
Journalists play a strategic role in ensuring that victims of Gender-Based and Sexual Violence (GBSV) can access their rights fairly and with dignity. Through victim-centered coverage, the media can help build public understanding while promoting justice. To...
Healthcare Services for GBV Victims in the Archipelagos: Lack of Trained Personnel, Stigma Remains High
"Yes, I relied on my own instincts when handling victims of violence."That brief statement illustrates a much larger reality regarding the landscape of gender-based and sexual violence (GBSV) services in island regions: the limited number of healthcare workers capable...
Strengthening Community Voices for Addressing Gender-Based and Sexual Violence in Central Java
Salatiga, Central Java — Advocacy is a crucial step in efforts to address cases of Gender-Based and Sexual Violence (GBSV). Through advocacy, communities can foster an environment that supports victims and survivors, particularly in terms of policy and funding, so...
Yayasan IPAS Indonesia Trains Medical Personnel to Handle Violence Against Women and Children in Ambon
Yayasan IPAS Indonesia trained 58 medical personnel, consisting of nurses, midwives, general practitioners, and obstetricians and gynecologists, to strengthen services for victims of violence against women and children (KtPA) in Ambon, Maluku Province. The training...
Family Planning Voices from the Displacement Site: Mama Yana’s Struggle in Nobo Village
Under the scorching midday sun on September 17, 2025, several residents of Nobo Village were gathered under the shade of trees along the Trans Maumere-Larantuka road, near Waidoko beach. The beach is located one kilometer from Nobo Village’s settlement.
A Mission Close to Meriani’s Heart
Her name is Meriani Tefnay. She is a Posyandu Cadre from Sunu Village, a small village located at the peak of Mount Sunu, 40 kilometers east of Soe City, the capital of South Central Timor Regency. Residents call her Mama Meri. This 42-year-old mother of three carries...
From the Kitchen to the Village Hall: Mama Nela’s Journey to Discover the Meaning of Family Planning
Written by Katarina B Koten. Mornings in Tuawolo Village, East Adonara District, East Flores Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, always begin with the sound of roosters crowing and the clanging of pots from Mama Petronela Sura Pati's kitchen. Tuawolo Village is located west...
From Discussions to Musrenbang: Women Speak on Reproductive Health in Kupang Regency
Women in Kupang Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, are raised with strong patriarchal values. Most daily life decisions are made by men, including those related to reproductive health.
The Initial Step Towards Victim-Centered Services: Developing SOPs for Violence Services at Sukoharjo’s UPTD PPA
May 2025 marks a significant milestone for Sukoharjo Regency with the establishment of the Regional Technical Implementation Unit for Women and Child Protection (UPTD PPA). This establishment is mandated by Law No. 12 of 2022 concerning Sexual Violence Crimes (UU...