KPAI Reports Surge in Domestic Child Rights Violations

RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - The Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) has highlighted the high number of child rights violations within families from January to April 2026. Problematic parenting, family conflict, and discrimination in schools were among the main issues reported by the public.

In its report titled “Child Protection Emergency”, KPAI stressed that child protection issues occur not only in public spaces but also within families, schools, daycare institutions, and digital platforms.

“The family environment, which should be a safe place for children, still experiences many rights violations and problematic parenting. Meanwhile, the educational environment remains vulnerable to discrimination, bullying, and school policies that harm children,” said KPAI Chairman Aris Adi Leksono during a press conference in Jakarta on Monday, May 18, 2026, as quoted on KPAI's official website.

From January to April 2026, children aged 5–12 and 13–17 were most frequently affected. A total of 242 children aged 5–12 and 204 children aged 13–17 were recorded as victims, while 114 children under five were also victims.

“Most complaints were handled through psychoeducational services to strengthen families’ understanding of child protection. Other cases were followed up through field supervision, mediation, case conferences, and coordination with relevant stakeholders,” Aris said.

He explained that most supervision was conducted on non-complaint cases, originating from viral incidents in the community, amounting to 14 cases. Nine other cases came directly from public complaints.

“We not only receive public complaints but also actively monitor viral cases that threaten child protection. Supervisory measures are taken to ensure that every serious case is immediately followed up with the relevant parties,” he said.

Aris added that KPAI’s supervision of child protection cases will extend across several regions, from Jakarta to North Sumatra throughout 2026. The monitoring area also includes West Java, Aceh, Maluku, East Kalimantan, and several provinces in eastern Indonesia.

The large number of complaints reflects the weakness of family support and social protection systems. The implementation of state and local administration obligations to protect children from violence, discrimination, and neglect remains inadequate.

“KPAI’s complaint data is divided into two main clusters: Fulfillment of Children’s Rights (PHA) and Special Protection for Children (PKA). A total of 261 cases fall into the PHA cluster, while 165 cases are recorded in the PKA cluster,” Aris said.

KPAI urged the central government and local administrations to comprehensively evaluate licensing, supervision, and standards for daycare services across Indonesia. ***