Bangli District Supports the Elimination of Sexual Violence

“Many cases of violence against women continue to occur in Bali. According to our notes, 309 cases occurred in 2018, and this increased to 571 cases in 2019,” said Ni Luh Putu Nilawati, director of MAMPU Partner LBH Apik Bali. She made these remarks during an event to mark the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign in Penglipuran Village, Bangli District, Bali on 30 November 2019.

In line with the spirit of the campaign, Ni Luh Putu Nilawati invited the district government and people at the village level to play an active role in combatting violence against women. LBH Apik Bali has educated cadres and formed task forces to empower women and children at the village level. Furthermore, LBH Apik hopes that in the future, all village governments will allocate funds for programs to prevent violence against women and children.

The Regent of Bangli, I Made Gianyar, voiced his appreciation for the event aimed to prevent and reduce violence against women and children. “We are now gathering support for an anti-violence declaration encourages the passage of the Elimination of Sexual Violence Bill (RUU PKS). The passage of the law would demonstrate the state’s commitment [to combatting sexual violence],” he said. Gianyar also explained that he had instructed agencies working at the village level to cooperate with LBH Apik to provide assistance for victims of violence.