Ministry of Women Empowerment and Child Protection

Ministry of Women Empowerment and Child Protection
Kementerian Pemberdayaan
Perempuan Dan Perlindungan Anak

Logo of the Ministry of Women Empowerment and Child Protection


Flag of the Ministry of Women Empowerment and Child Protection
Ministry overview
Formed1978
JurisdictionGovernment of Indonesia
HeadquartersJalan Medan Merdeka Barat No. 15
Jakarta Pusat 10110
Jakarta, Indonesia
Minister responsible
Websitewww.kemenpppa.go.id

The Ministry of Women Empowerment and Child Protection (MoWECP) (Indonesian: Kementerian Pemberdayaan Perempuan Dan Perlindungan Anak abbreviated kemenpppa) of the Republic of Indonesia, formerly the Ministry of Women's Empowerment of the Republic of Indonesia is a government ministry responsible for the rights and welfare of women and children of Indonesia. The minister is currently Arifah Choiri Fauzi since 21 October 2024.

History

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The Ministry of Women Empowerment and Child Protection (MoWECP) was founded in 1978.[1] It was initially called the Ministry of Women. Its first name change was to Ministry of Women's Affairs in 1998. In 1999, its name was changed again to Ministry of Women's Empowerment. In 2009, the name was finally changed to what it is called today, Ministry of Women Empowerment and Child Protection.

Ministers

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Took office Left office Minister Ministry
1st 19 March 1983 1987 Lasiyah Soetanto Ministry of Women
2nd 1987 17 March 1993 Sulaskin Murpratomo Ministry of Women
3rd 17 March 1993 16 March 1998 Mien Sugandhi Ministry of Women
4th 14 March 1998 21 October 1999 Tuty Alawiyah Ministry of Women's Affairs
5th 26 October 1999 23 July 2001 Khofifah Indar Parawansa Ministry of Women's Empowerment
6th 10 August 2001 20 October 2004 Sri Redjeki Sumarjoto Ministry of Women's Empowerment
7th 21 October 2004 20 October 2009 Meutia Hatta Ministry of Women's Empowerment
8th 22 October 2009 20 October 2014 Linda Amalia Sari Ministry of Women Empowerment and Child Protection
9th 26 October 2014 22 October 2019 Yohana Yembise[2] Ministry of Women Empowerment and Child Protection
10th 23 October 2019 21 October 2024 I Gusti Ayu Bintang Darmawati Ministry of Women Empowerment and Child Protection
11th 21 October 2024 Current Arifah Choiri Fauzi Ministry of Women Empowerment and Child Protection

Deputy Ministers

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1st 21 October 2024 Current Veronica Tan Ministry of Women Empowerment and Child Protection

Organization Structure

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Based on Presidential Decree No. 7/2023 and Ministry of Women Empowerment and Child Protection Decree No. 5/2023, the ministry consisted of:

  • Office of the Minister of Women Empowerment and Child Protection
  • Office of the Minister of Women Empowerment and Child Protection Secretariat
    • Bureau of Data and Information
    • Bureau of Planning and Finance
    • Bureau of Law Affairs and Public Relations
    • Bureau of Human Resources and General Affairs
  • Deputy I (Gender Equality)
    • Assistant Deputyship for Gender Equality Policies
    • Assistant Deputyship for Gender Equality Mainstreaming in Economics
    • Assistant Deputyship for Gender Equality Mainstreaming in Politics and Law
    • Assistant Deputyship for Gender Equality Mainstreaming in Social and Culture
  • Deputy II (Child Rights Fulfillment)
    • Assistant Deputyship for Child Rights Fulfillment Policies
    • Assistant Deputyship for Civil Rights Fulfillment, Information, and Child Participation
    • Assistant Deputyship for Child Rights Fulfillment for Nurturement and Environmental Needs
    • Assistant Deputyship for Child Rights Fulfillment for Healthcare and Education
  • Deputy III (Women Rights Protection)
    • Assistant Deputyship for Women Rights Protection Policies
    • Assistant Deputyship for Working Women Rights Fulfillment and Countering Human Trafficking Crimes
    • Assistant Deputyship for Protection for Domestic and Vulnerable Housewife
    • Assistant Deputyship for Servicing of Victims of Violence Against Women
  • Deputy IV (Children Protection)
    • Assistant Deputyship for Child Protection Policies
    • Assistant Deputyship for Special Needs Children Protection
    • Assistant Deputyship for Children Protection from Violence
    • Assistant Deputyship for Servicing of Special Needs Children
  • Office of the General Inspectorate
  • Expert Staffs
    • Expert Staffs on Participation and Strategic Environment for Women Empowerment and Child
    • Expert Staffs on Institutional Relations
    • Expert Staffs on Law and Human Rights

References

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  1. ^ "Kementerian Pemberdayaan Perempuan dan Perlindungan Anak". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
  2. ^ "Yohana is first female Papuan minister". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
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