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The earthquake that struck Palu, Sigi, and Donggala in 2018 changed the life path of Mrs. Yuni Agustina Djamhuri. She decided to resign from her teaching position and dedicate herself to advocating for women’s justice. She witnessed how women frequently became victims of violence and sexual abuse in refugee camps. That experience served as a calling for her to assist in cases of violence against women. <\/p>\n
Since 2018, Mrs. Yuni has handled approximately 200 cases since joining KPKPST (Central Sulawesi Women’s Equality Advocacy Group). Due to the numerous cases she has had to assist with, the moniker “case advocate” has become associated with her. She acknowledges that some cases are straightforward to manage, while others are energy-draining due to conflicts with local customary laws. <\/p>\n
\u201cI questioned whether I was a woman capable of helping others. That was initially after the earthquake [2018]. A family offered me the opportunity to join KPKPST. ‘What is KPKPST?’ I asked. ‘It works on women’s issues and protects women.’ I became a KPKPST volunteer,\u201d Mrs. Yuni recalled.<\/p>\n
Despite lacking a legal background, Mrs. Yuni approached her work as a continuous learning process. Many of her more senior colleagues at KPKPST frequently shared their expertise in case assistance. She emphasizes that the crucial elements for a victim advocate are empathy and non-discrimination towards the victims. <\/p>\n
Mrs. Yuni frequently experiences headaches when cases of sexual violence, particularly those involving child victims, are resolved through customary and familial channels. In her view, customary rules inadequately address justice for women as victims. For instance, both the victim and the perpetrator are often required to slaughter a goat as a fine for the offense. <\/p>\n
In community belief, sexual violence or rape is considered a disgrace to the village. They believe such acts can bring misfortune upon their community. To ward off ill fate, both the victim and the perpetrator are required to offer an animal, such as a goat. The meat, after slaughter, is then cooked and served as a communal meal for the entire village. <\/p>\n
She once assisted in the case of a 14-year-old girl who was raped by 12 adult perpetrators. Both the village government and customary institutions insisted on resolving the case through traditional customs. The victim and the perpetrators were fined one goat and Rp 2 million in cash. She had to engage in heated arguments with the predominantly male officials and customary institutions. <\/p>\n
Mrs. Yuni remained firm in her insistence that the case be reported to the police. One of her reasons was that the victim was a child from an impoverished family. She argued that this was profoundly unjust: to be a victim and then also be required to pay a fine. <\/p>\n
After the case was reported to the police, the perpetrators were subsequently tried and sentenced to 15 years in prison. Consequently, the victim was not subjected to customary punishment. <\/p>\n
When feeling overwhelmed, Mrs. Yuni typically requests her colleagues to manage cases initially. When numerous cases arise, she usually prioritizes the most urgent ones. If she begins to experience dizziness and nausea due to her mental health, her usual course of action is to rest at home. <\/p>\n
\u201cHearing various accounts (regarding cases of violence), especially when there are multiple cases, I go directly to the scene,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n
Amidst mental health challenges, Mrs. Yuni continues to press forward wherever injustice against women exists. This is particularly true in villages, where communities fear reporting incidents, and other factors leave women feeling they have no option but to resign themselves to their fate. <\/p>\n
\u201cThere are still many remote areas where individuals are unwilling to speak openly about cases they have heard of or directly experienced. These are people facing significant difficulties in those remote regions. They fear reporting their cases because they receive threats from the perpetrators. This reluctance prevents them from reporting their situations,\u201d she emphasized.<\/p>\n
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