Benyamin Davnie Urges Collaboration to Protect Women and Children from Evolving Social Risks
The Mayor of South Tangerang, Benyamin Davnie, is pushing for strengthened collaboration between the government, families, the education sector, the business world, communities, and the general public in efforts to protect women and children from various social risks that continue to evolve with changing times.
According to Benyamin, the protection of women and children is a shared responsibility that requires the active role of all parties. Therefore, the South Tangerang City Government continues to strengthen various programmes and services aimed at creating a safe, comfortable environment that supports child development and women’s empowerment.
“Women and children must receive optimal protection. They have the right to live, grow, and develop in a safe environment, free from all forms of violence, discrimination, or harmful treatment,” Benyandum stated on Monday (22/6).
He explained that the challenges faced by women and children today are becoming increasingly complex. In addition to issues of physical and psychological violence, new risks have emerged in the digital space that require collective attention.
Consequently, the South Tangerang City Government is continuously increasing prevention efforts through education, socialisation, assistance, and the strengthening of protection services that are easily accessible to the public. These steps are taken to ensure that every incident that occurs can be handled quickly, accurately, and comprehensively.
He also emphasised that victims of violence should not be afraid to report incidents. The South Tangerang City Government has prepared the ‘Tangsel Siaga 112’ hotline or WhatsApp at 0813-8020-1112, which can be contacted 24 hours a day.
“Prevention must be the main focus. The stronger family resilience and the higher the public awareness, the more the potential for violence against women and children can be suppressed,” he said.
In addition to strengthening protection systems, Benyamin also emphasised the importance of digital literacy for both children and parents. According to him, the use of technology must be accompanied by good understanding so that children can avoid various threats in the digital space.
“Technological developments bring many benefits, but they also present new challenges. Therefore, parental supervision and digital education are vital so that children can use technology wisely and safely,” he noted.
Benyamin added that the success of protecting women and children cannot be achieved through government programmes alone. Synergy from all elements of society is required to build a caring, responsive environment that is brave enough to report any indications of violence or violations of the rights of women and children.
The South Tangerang City Government, he continued, will continue to strengthen cross-sector coordination to ensure that women and children obtain their rights optimally, whether in the fields of education, health, social protection, or opportunities for development.
“When women feel safe and empowered, and children grow up in a healthy and protected environment, we are building a strong foundation for the future of South Tangerable City. This is a shared responsibility that we must continue to guard and strengthen,” Benyamin concluded.