Komnas Perempuan pushes for bill on sexual violence eradication

Jakarta post: In a bid to curb rampant sexual violence in the country, the National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan) is pushing for lawmakers to include bill on the eradication of sexual violence in the national legislation program (Prolegnas) 2015-2019.

The bill, which is currently being drafted, will mark a progressive step in the country’s battle against sexual violence, said the commission’s policy and law reform division coordinator assistant, Asma’ul “Henny” Khusnaeny. Continue reading “Komnas Perempuan pushes for bill on sexual violence eradication”