KOMNAS Perempuan Launches 2017 Annual Report

On Tuesday 23 January 2018, the National Commission on Violence against Women (KOMNAS Perempuan) launched its 2017 Annual Report entitled “Affirmation of Attitudes – Bringing Victims Closer to their Rights” at KOMNAS Perempuan’s head office in Jakarta. The presentation of the Annual Report by Komnas Perempuan Commissioners was followed by public consultation in the form of responses and a question and answer session along with three parallel discussions.

“For KOMNAS Perempuan, expanding the cultural movement to eliminate violence against women is as important as encouraging the initiation of legislation, such as the Elimination of Sexual Violence Law,” said Azriana, Chairperson of KOMNAS Perempuan, as quoted by the newpaper Kompas (Wednesday, 24th January 2018).

Infographics: 7 Critical Issues Related to Violence against Women (VaW) (Source: KOMNAS Perempuan Annual Report 2017)

1. Violence against women (VaW) in the context of past human rights violations, conflicts, & disasters
2. VaW in the context of marriage, family, and personal relations
3. VaW in the context of the impoverishment of women
4. Sexual violence
5. VaW in the context of discrimination and the politicization of identity
6. Strengthening social movements and protecting women human rights defenders
7. Institutional strengthening of Komnas Perempuan as part of a National Human Rights Institution