Jakarta (ANTARA) - In welcoming the commemoration of Kartini Day,\nVice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka underscored the importance of\nstrengthening cross-sector collaboration to drive women\u2019s empowerment\nwith broad and sustainable impact.<\/p>\n
This was conveyed by Gibran during an audience with representatives\nof Perempuan Indonesia Maju (PIM) at the Vice Presidential Palace in\nJakarta on Thursday.<\/p>\n
As per information received by ANTARA in Jakarta on Thursday, the\nmeeting reaffirmed the government\u2019s commitment under the leadership of\nPresident Prabowo Subianto as an effort to bolster the strategic role of\nwomen in inclusive and equitable national development.<\/p>\n
In the audience, the Vice President emphasised that synergy between\nthe government and civil society organisations is key to expanding the\nreach and effectiveness of women\u2019s empowerment programmes.<\/p>\n
Gibran also urged that various ongoing initiatives be well\nintegrated, particularly in strategic sectors such as education,\neconomy, and health.<\/p>\n
This support was positively received by PIM as a reinforcement of the\norganisation\u2019s steps in consolidating the women\u2019s movement, both at\nnational and international levels.<\/p>\n
PIM General Chair Lana T. Koentjoro stated that the Vice President\nsupports the programmes organised by PIM, which cover areas including\nhealth, education, economy, socio-cultural, tourism, and the\nenvironment.<\/p>\n
\u201cWell, these programmes are very supportive for us to also socialise\nto the community. Then, the Vice President directed coordination and\ncollaboration for preparations on what can be collaborated,\u201d said\nLana.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was also conveyed to the Vice President that we will hold a\nNational Forum and also a national working meeting for two days, and he\nstrongly supports this activity because from us ourselves,\u201d she\nadded.<\/p>\n
In line with the momentum of Kartini Day, PIM is also preparing\nvarious activities that are not merely ceremonial but also encourage\nactive participation of women in public spaces and development.<\/p>\n
\u201cOn Sunday, the 19th, we will hold a kebaya fun walk with Kowani and\nother women\u2019s organisations. And going forward, we will continue to push\nso that Indonesia will have even more Kartinis for the future, making\nIndonesia more advanced,\u201d Lana concluded.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/on-kartini-day-gibran-urges-cross-sector-collaboration-for-womens-empowerment-1776336716", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }