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Toddler sodomized, murdered by uncle in Kediri

National 9 years ago

Toddler sodomized, murdered by uncle in Kediri

A 2-year-old toddler died of head injuries after being slammed to the floor by his uncle, Sentot Yuniarto, 30, who allegedly attempted to sodomize him for a second time in Kediri, East Java. The young boy, known only by his initials AM, is the third son of Adi Triwahono and Ita, residents of Burengan, Pesantren, Kediri.

Madura Police nab 5 for gang rape of schoolgirl

National 9 years ago

Madura Police nab 5 for gang rape of schoolgirl

Police have arrested five men on suspicion of raping a 13-year-old junior high school student in Pamekasan regency on the island of Madura in East Java.

Two draft laws related to sex crimes to be deliberated separately

National 9 years ago

Two draft laws related to sex crimes to be deliberated separately

Two draft laws, both of which are related to sex crimes –regulation in lieu of law (Perppu) No. 1/2016 amending the 2002 Child Protection Law and the sexual violence eradication and sexual violence eradication bill – will be deliberated separately, a lawmaker has said.

Underage boys make up the majority of gang rapists: Komnas PA

National 9 years ago

Underage boys make up the majority of gang rapists: Komnas PA

Data released by the National Commission for Child Protection (Komnas PA) suggests that the majority of the 40 gang rape cases that occurred from April 2015 to May 2016 had been carried out by underage boys.

Dangdut singer jailed for three years over child molestation

City 9 years ago

Dangdut singer jailed for three years over child molestation

The North Jakarta District Court has declared prominent dangdut singer Saipul Jamil guilty of child molestation and sentenced him to three years in prison.

Lawmakers push for child-friendly cities

Politics 9 years ago

Lawmakers push for child-friendly cities

Lawmakers have urged the Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection Ministry to increase its efforts to create child-friendly cities across Indonesia amid recent cases of sexual violence against children.

Sex violence bill urgent amid loopholes in current laws: Komnas Perempuan

National 9 years ago

Sex violence bill urgent amid loopholes in current laws: Komnas Perempuan

The National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan) says there is an urgent need to pass a sexual violence bill into law as many crimes cannot be processed due to loopholes in existing laws

Digital literacy key to children's safety online: UNICEF

National 9 years ago

Digital literacy key to children's safety online: UNICEF

Digital literacy must be included in the Indonesian school curriculum to better protect children from online dangers, including cyberbullying and sexual exploitation, according to UNICEF.

Govt to boost coordination on sexual violence bill

Politics 9 years ago

Govt to boost coordination on sexual violence bill

The government will boost coordination with the House of Representatives and the National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan) to pass a sexual violence bill into law, a minister has said.

UNICEF campaigns to end online crimes against children

National 9 years ago

UNICEF campaigns to end online crimes against children

UNICEF launched on Tuesday an initiative called #ReplyforAll as part of a global campaign to end violence against children, following a recent study that revealed young people often become victims of sex cybercrimes.

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