Govt Expands Child Protection Through Village Networks

RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - The Indonesian Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection (KemenPPPA) is strengthening women’s empowerment and child protection through collaborative approaches at the village level. The effort prioritizes prevention by improving family economies, enhancing human resources, and empowering women.

Deputy Minister of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection, Veronica Tan, emphasized that sustainable village development requires collaboration between government, the business sector, traditional institutions, community organizations, and residents.

“Village development requires collaboration among the central government, regional administrations, village administrations, traditional institutions, the business sector, community organizations, and residents. We are here to listen to the community’s needs and solve them together,” Veronica said while attending a harvest thanksgiving ritual (Wunca) in Ngata Toro Village, Sigi Regency, Central Sulawesi, on Friday, July 10, 2026, as quoted by Antara.

According to Veronica, the ministry is now prioritizing prevention efforts alongside handling cases of violence. These steps include strengthening family economies, improving human resource quality, and empowering women at the village level.

One initiative is the Indonesian Shared Space (RBI) program, which involves multiple stakeholders. The ministry is also developing Women’s Local Food Gardens to strengthen family food security and increase women’s economic independence, leveraging local potential.

“Women play a crucial role in building healthy and quality families. Therefore, women need equal access to resources, including productive land, to improve family welfare, support children’s nutrition, and prevent stunting,” Veronica said.

During the visit, Veronica joined the Wunca traditional procession and inaugurated the Ngata Toro indigenous community’s food barn, symbolizing collaboration with the community to support food security and women’s empowerment. ***