Yesterday: Sexual Violence in Islamic Boarding School to School Revitalisation
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Several humanitarian events occurred in Indonesia on Monday (4/5), ranging from psychological support for victims of sexual violence at the Ndolo Kusumo Islamic Boarding School (Ponpes) in Pati Regency to the revitalisation of 809 schools in East Nusa Tenggara Province.
Here is a summary of the full news stories that remain interesting to read.
Ministry of Religious Affairs Provides Psychological Support to Victims of Sexual Violence at Ponpes
The Ministry of Religious Affairs has affirmed that the government will provide psychological support to victims of sexual violence at the Ndolo Kusumo Islamic Boarding School in Pati Regency.
“Islamic boarding schools must be safe spaces that protect. Any form of negligence or tolerance towards violence cannot be accepted,” said Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs Romo Muhammad Syafii in Jakarta on Monday (4/5).
Ministry of Health Urges Mental Health Protection in Response to ‘Daycare’ Case
The Ministry of Health (Ministry of Health) stated that the case of violence at a childcare facility (daycare) in Yogyakarta serves as a stark reminder that Indonesia’s child protection system remains fragile and requires immediate strengthening, including in mental health.
Director of Vulnerable Group Health Services at the Ministry of Health, dr. Imran Pambudi, said in Jakarta on Monday (4/5) that the theme for National Education Day 2026 is Strengthening Universal Participation to Realise Quality Education for All.
Minister of PPPA Invites All Parties to Strengthen Child Protection Ecosystem
Minister of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection (Minister of PPPA) Arifah Fauzi has invited all parties to strengthen the child protection ecosystem involving all elements of society.
The role of village or sub-district apparatus must continue to be strengthened, particularly in data collection on residents and concern for the conditions of children in their surroundings, she said in Jakarta on Monday (4/5).
Ministry of Population and Family Development Provides Trauma Healing for Victims of Bekasi Timur Train Accident
The Ministry of Population and Family Development (Ministry of Population and Family Development)/National Population and Family Planning Agency (BKKBN) is providing trauma recovery support or trauma healing for victims of the train accident at Bekasi Timur Station that occurred on Monday (27/4) night.
Minister of Population and Family Development (Minister of Population and Family Development)/Head of BKKBN Wihaji, when confirmed in Jakarta on Monday, stated the importance of psychological handling for victims and their families.
Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education Begins Revitalisation of 809 Schools in NTT for FY 2026
The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has begun the revitalisation of 809 schools in East Nusa Tenggara Province for the 2026 Fiscal Year through the laying of the first stone for the programme’s implementation at one of the kindergartens in Kupang City on Monday (4/5).
Minister of Basic and Secondary Education Abdul Mu’ti said that East Nusa Tenggara Province has received a budget for the educational unit revitalisation programme of more than Rp630 billion for 809 educational units.