Komnas HAM: 30 Per cent Women's Representation Key to Achieving Equality

Padang (ANTARA) - The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) of the Republic of Indonesia believes that the Constitutional Court (MK) ruling, which requires political parties to fulfil a 30 per cent quota for women’s representation in legislative candidate elections, is the key to achieving equality.

“This decision reflects efforts to ensure that human rights, as well as other rights, continue to be implemented,” said the Chair of Komnas HAM, Anis Hidayah, during a working visit to Padang on Thursday.

On Monday (25/5), the Constitutional Court decided that political parties that do not meet the requirement of at least 30 per cent women’s representation in legislative elections will be removed from the contest.

According to Anis, prior to the issuance of the Constitutional Court ruling mandating 30 per cent women’s representation, many women in Indonesia attempted to secure opportunities or equal opportunities in the public sphere but faced significant obstacles.

However, with the issuance of Constitutional Court Decision Number 128/PUU-XXIV/2026, every woman now possesses greater opportunities and chances, backed by legally binding strength.

Anis, who is also known as an activist concerned with the human rights of Indonesian migrant workers, believes that the government must continue its efforts to guarantee equality and the fulfilment of human rights principles for the community.

Additionally, the Constitutional Court partially granted the petition regarding the judicial review of Article 245 of Law Number 7 of 2017 concerning General Elections, which questioned the 30 per cent women’s representation quota in legislative elections.