Deputy Speaker of the Indonesian Parliament (MPR) Lestari Moerdijat\n(Rerie) has emphasised that digital development must be accompanied by\nadequate protection systems for citizens, particularly women and\nchildren, against various online threats.<\/p>\n
\u201cDigital development does not merely bring technology that\nfacilitates human activity. Conversely, digitalisation also presents\nthreats to women and children, necessitating an appropriate protection\nsystem,\u201d Moerdijat stated in her remarks on Sunday, 1 March 2026.<\/p>\n
Moerdijat cited data from the Ministry of Women Empowerment and Child\nProtection (KPPPA), which indicates that 9 out of 10 children aged five\nand above in Indonesia are already active internet users. She noted that\nwhilst digital transformation has changed how women and children learn,\nwork, and interact, the increased internet penetration must be balanced\nwith concrete protective measures.<\/p>\n
Moerdijat also stressed the importance of implementing online\nprotection policies that have already been enacted. She cited Government\nRegulation Number 17 of 2025 on the Governance of Electronic Systems in\nChild Protection (PP Tunas), which will take effect in March 2026.\nAccording to her, this regulation must be applied effectively as part of\nefforts to build a protection system in the digital realm.<\/p>\n
She warned that the impact of digital violence can be felt directly\nby victims, including women and children, potentially damaging their\nreputation, harming mental health and education, and threatening\nphysical safety.<\/p>\n
For this reason, Moerdijat believes that threats in the digital realm\nmust be addressed collectively by stakeholders and society. She\nencouraged strengthening digital literacy and understanding of\nprotection policies to make the digital space safer.<\/p>\n
Moerdijat hopes that a secure digital environment can support\ndevelopment acceleration whilst helping to prepare a competitive\ngeneration for the future.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/deputy-speaker-of-mpr-urges-protection-system-for-women-and-children-in-digital-realm-1772362614", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }