In 2024, 1,349 children in Central Java became victims of violence. Of this number, sexual violence was the most prevalent type of violence, with 746 cases. Nationally, Central Java ranked third among provinces with the highest number of child violence cases. These...
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IPAS Indonesia Foundation Promotes Integration of Services for Violence against Women through the ARUNIKA Project
Comprehensive and holistic access for women survivors of violence is part of Reproductive Justice. Since 2018, the IPAS Indonesia Foundation has continuously partnered with various parties to achieve this. One of its efforts is through the ARUNIKA project (Empowered...
Central Java Governor Supports Expansion of Comprehensive Service Model for Survivors of Sexual Violence for the ARUNIKA Project
The IPAS Indonesia Foundation held a meeting with Central Java Governor Ahmad Luthfi on April 17, 2025. This meeting aimed to strengthen government support for the implementation of the ARUNIKA project (Empowered Women Towards an Indonesia Free from Violence). The...
IPAS Indonesia Foundation Conducts Whole Site Orientation at 12 Health Facilities to Launch the ARUNIKA Project in Central Java
The ARUNIKA Project (Empowered Women for an Indonesia Free from Violence) was launched in November 2024. One of its objectives is to strengthen health services for victims of Gender-Based and Sexual Violence (GBSV) in three locations in Central Java: Surakarta,...
IPAS Indonesia Foundation Conducts Assessment of Healthcare Services for Victims of Violence in Central Java
Through the ARUNIKA program (Empowered Women for an Indonesia Free from Violence), the IPAS Indonesia Foundation conducted assessments at 12 health facilities in Central Java. This activity took place at ARUNIKA project locations in Surakarta, Sukoharjo, and Semarang....
IPAS Indonesia Foundation Strengthens Collaboration for ARUNIKA and CERAH Projects, Organizes Meeting with 4 Partners
In November 2024, the IPAS Indonesia Foundation launched two projects in two provinces. The first is the CERAH (Climate Emergency, Reproductive Rights and Health) project in Palu, Central Sulawesi. The second is ARUNIKA (Empowered Women for an Indonesia Free from...
Socialization of ARUNIKA Program Implementation in Three Districts with Partners
IPAS Indonesia Foundation held an awareness-raising activity as an initial step for the implementation of the ARUNIKA project from December 17-19, 2024. This activity was conducted in Semarang Regency, Sukoharjo, and Surakarta City, Central Java Province. Previously,...
ARUNIKA Program Launched to Support the Management of Sexual Violence in Central Java
The Foundation for Access to Health Initiatives (IPAS) Indonesia launched the ARUNIKA program (Empowered Women Towards an Indonesia Free from Violence) in Semarang, Central Java, on November 12, 2024. This program will be implemented in Semarang Regency, Sukoharjo...
Surakarta City DP3AP2KB Supports ARUNIKA Project as a Pilot Program for Addressing Gender-Based and Sexual Violence (KBGS)
IPAS Indonesia Foundation held an official meeting with the Department of Women's Empowerment, Child Protection, Population Control, and Family Planning (DP3AP2KB) of Surakarta City, Central Java, on Thursday, August 29, 2024. The purpose of this meeting was to...
Commemorating 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the Central Java Provincial Government and Semarang Regency Government are Committed to Continuously Providing Integrative Services for Victims of Sexual Violence.
Ungaran - The Central Java Provincial Government invites all levels of society and stakeholders to unite in ending violence against women. This invitation was realized through the signing of a joint commitment to commemorate the...
Photovoice Metaformosa: Women’s Stories of Recovery from Violence through Photography
"Writing is part of the recovery process. Sometimes, expressing what we mean is not always easy. However, by showing it in a photograph, we can convey the intended message," Helen Intanita - SAMMI Institute. Adinda Arbaningrum is one of the participants of the...










