Coordinating Human Development and Culture Minister Puan Maharani has called on all elements of society to stop all kinds of violence against children
oordinating Human Development and Culture Minister Puan Maharani has called on all elements of society to stop all kinds of violence against children.
'A common commitment from all sides is needed to handle violence against children,' she said after a walk-for-children activity on Jn. MH Thamrin in Central Jakarta on Sunday.
Puan, the grand-daughter of founding president Sukarno, said all elements, including parents and the government, should make efforts to creaty a healthy environment to allow children to grow and develop.
'We have to create the right environment to make children creative, an environment of love and protection,' she said.
According to Puan, the government, universities, the legislature, media, social organizations and other elements in the society all have a role to play, and should join forces to eliminate all kinds of violence against children.
Meanwhile, the chairman of the National Commission for Child Protection, Ariest Merdeka Sirait, expressed deep concern over the increasing violence against children.
'Examples are sexual violence against children and child trafficking cases,' he said, as quoted by Antara news agency.
He concurred with Puan, urging all elements in society to take an active role in the fight against violence against children. (rms)(++++)
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