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A report from Indonesia's National Commission on Violence Against Women reveals a troubling increase in sexual violence cases within religious schools, necessitating urgent action. The data suggests that this issue represents only a small fraction of the actual problem due to underreporting.
Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment, Abdul Mohsin Iskandar, has declared a state of emergency due to increasing cases of sexual violence against children in religious schools. This alarming trend follows reports of sexual assaults involving dozens of girls at a religious school in Central Java.
The Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs aims to promote a safe and inclusive educational environment in religious schools by implementing pedagogical methods that respect children's rights and protect them from violence.
The Vice President of the Indonesian People's Council, Hidayat Nur Wahid, announced significant progress in establishing a General Directorate for Religious Schools after the President signed a presidential decree. This initiative aims to strengthen and develop religious educational institutions.
Indonesian Presidential Office Chief Muhammad Qudari announced the government's readiness to launch an additional budget plan to support the renovation of 11 religious schools (pesantren) by 2026. This decision is part of the government's efforts to improve the infrastructure of religious schools and enhance education.
Indonesian Minister of Religious Affairs, Naseruddin Omar, announced a proposed additional budget of <strong>24.8 trillion rupiah</strong> for 2026 aimed at improving the quality of religious education. This proposal is part of the government's efforts to ensure equality between religious schools and public schools.
The Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced a new organizational structure for the Directorate of Education in religious schools, following President Prabowo Subianto's decree. This initiative aims to meet the needs of religious schools and enhance education and outreach.
The Indonesian government has announced the acceleration of the 'Free Nutritious Meals' (MBG) program, aiming to reach <strong>82.9 million beneficiaries</strong> by the end of 2026. Currently, religious schools account for only <strong>10%</strong> of the beneficiaries.