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News 5 years ago

North Jakarta teen speaks about dangers of child marriage at UN event

The Indonesian teen talked about her personal observations on the impacts of child marriage, referring to a former classmate who married at the age of 14.

National 5 years ago

Social media couple slammed for touting child marriage

One couple's YouTube video series is illustrating the divide that continues to exist in Indonesian society regarding early marriage.

Entertainment 5 years ago

Short film on child marriage prevention launched on YouTube

The story depicts the impacts of child marriage, which can perpetuate poverty and violence against women.

National 5 years ago

'Pesantren' head reported to police for allegedly marrying 7-year-old girl

The National Commission for Child Protection has reported 54-year-old pedophile Pujiono Cahyo Widianto, also known as Syekh Puji, to the police for allegedly marrying a 7-year-old girl.

Opinion 5 years ago

Welcome to Generation Equality, stop child marriage!

From Sweden, Pakistan to Indonesia, a new generation is making change, fighting for equality and shaping the world.

Opinion 6 years ago

High time for men to join fight against child marriage

Since children are married with the permission of their parents and mostly male [...] religious leaders and officials, the abuse and misinterpretation of religious teachings and values will likely continue.

National 6 years ago

PREMIUM
New minister for women's empowerment ‘could lead’ fight for urgent reforms

At the Cabinet’s inauguration Jokowi said Bintang was responsible for “strengthening the role of women in entrepreneurship, eliminating child labor and overcoming violence against women and children.”

People 6 years ago

Greta Thunberg inspires youth activists in fight against child marriage

Greta Thunberg elevating climate change to an issue of global importance is an inspiration in the fight against child marriage, young female activists said on Wednesday as they called for action from world leaders at the United Nations.

Opinion 6 years ago

Why raising the minimum age for marriage is not enough for Indonesia to put an end to child brides

Keeping girls in schools longer prevents them from becoming child brides. It will also bring economic benefits not only for themselves but for the country.

Editorial 6 years ago

Ending early marriage

The Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) has revealed that as only 5 percent of child marriages were granted court exemptions, the remaining 95 percent may have been carried out with falsified documents.