POPLINE Document Number: 318981
Author(s):
Subhan Z
Source citation:
[Unpublished] 2007. Presented at the Expert Group Meeting on Regional Strategies for Implementing the Recommendations from the UN Secretary-General's In-Depth Study on All Forms of Violence Against Women, With Particular Emphasis on the Role of National Machineries, Bangkok, Thailand, April 26-27, 2007. 8 p.
Abstract:
Violence against women is any act of gender-based violence resulting in physical, sexual, or mental suffering to woman, including the threat of violence, pressure, or arbitary deprivation of freedom, both at the community or individuals level. In Indonesia, a country whose population is almost 90% Moslim, Islamic teachings are very often used to legitimize various acts of violence against women. Unfortunately, violence against women is also supported by the patriachal system present in almost all Indonesian ethnic groups. The Women's Rights Commission researched violence against women for three years, from 2003 to 2005. Cases of such violence were on the rise, from 5.934 cases in 2003, to 14.020 cases in 2004, to 20.391 cases in 2005. Of those, 4.886 cases ( 29.41%) were the result of domestic violence, 3.82% were of intimate partner violence, and 421 cases ( 2,53%) were against girl children. (excerpt)
Keywords:
Developing CountriesIndex page
Recommendations
Critique
Evaluation
Women in Development
Community Workers
Islam
Harmful Traditional Practices
Domestic Violence
Polygamy
Inheritance
Women's Rights
Government Programs
Economic Development
Economic Factors
Health Personnel
Delivery of Health Care
Health
Religion
Sociocultural Factors
Traditional Health Practices
Culture
Crime
Social Problems
Marriage Patterns
Marriage
Nuptiality
Demographic Factors
Population
Ownership
Socioeconomic Factors
Human Rights
Political Factors
Programs
Organization and Administration