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Indonesian women religious leaders call for ending female genital mutilation or cutting
“The law of conducting female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C) without medical reasons is haram (forbidden, ed.),” according to the Indonesian... Read more
Indonesian midwife continues to innovate amid the pandemic
Bidan Aya continues to develop herself and innovate. The training she participated in as part of UNFPA’s Leaving No One Behind (LNOB) programme... Read more
Stand-up Comedians and Musicians Unite in Ending Violence against Women and Girls
Stand-up Comedians and Musicians Unite in Ending Violence against Women and Girls “UNiTE” - a stand-up comedy and music concert to commemorate 16... Read more
Community volunteer’s commitment to provide a safe space for women and girls in Sigi, Central Sulawesi
Faizah was one of the active participants of the of training programme to strengthen community response for the prevention of gender-based violence (... Read more
RAN PIJAR: Creating an enabling environment for young people's well-being
Sixty-nine million people in Indonesia are school-aged children and adolescents aged 5 to 19 years old (Statistics Indonesia, 2019). While... Read more
Day of 8 Billion: Commitment to Ensuring Rights and Choices - UNFPA & the Government of Indonesia Joint Statement
Day of 8 Billion: Commitment to Ensuring Rights and Choices for Achieving the Golden Indonesia Vision 2045 UNFPA & the Government of Indonesia... Read more
Cash voucher assistance improves maternal health in post-disaster areas
When the Semeru volcanic eruption on 4 December 2021 struck Sumber Wuluh village where she lives, Safa Atin Ridho (26) had to flee with her husband... Read more
PRESS RELEASE - Bappenas Hopes UNFPA’s Inclusive COVID-19 Response Programme Inform Policies
The prolonged COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected women and vulnerable populations who are facing increased risk of gender-based violence (... Read more
Older persons in Indonesia most vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought widespread, adverse impacts to all populations, including older persons. As of 15 March 2022, persons aged 60 and... Read more
Cash assistance helps make HIV services more equitable
As part of the Leaving No One Behind programme funded by the Government of Japan, UNFPA Indonesia initiated cash voucher assistance (CVA) in 73... Read more