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Linda Gumelar criticized for failing to protect women and children
A rights expert has criticized Womenâs Empowerment Minister Linda Gumelar as a so-called icon in the fight against abuse against women and children âAfter her appointment as an icon, sheâs barely made any progress and itâs truly disappointing,â National Commission for Child Protection chairman Arist Merdeka Sirait said on Sunday as quoted by Tribunnews
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A rights expert has criticized Women's Empowerment Minister Linda Gumelar as a so-called icon in the fight against abuse against women and children
'After her appointment as an icon, she's barely made any progress and
it's truly disappointing,' National Commission for Child Protection chairman
Arist Merdeka Sirait said on
Sunday as quoted by
Tribunnews.com.
He said the commission had recorded at least 1,032 cases of sexual abuse against children from January to June throughout the country this year alone.
The commission, he said, felt it may be wise to replace Linda in the role with someone more fitting for the job, such as First Lady Ani Yudhoyono.
He said Ani's role as first lady put her in a position to reduce the incidence of violence against women and children in the country.
'International Children's Day on July 23 could be the best time to introduce Bu Ani as the next icon to fight violence against women and children,' he said.(hrl/dic)
