Day: May 5, 2023

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Women journalists are vulnerable to gender-based violence in carrying out their journalistic duties, a Member of the National Commission on Violence against Women (Komnas Perempuan)Veryanto Sitohangsaid.n example of such violence pertains to a case involving the sexual harassment faced by a female journalist while covering a national work meeting of one of the political parties in Jakarta in February this year.

The protection of female journalists while doing their job became an important agenda of the media companies under the supervision of the Press Council, he said when contacted here on Thursday.

This is especially important given that Indonesia has Law No. 12 of 2022 on Sexual Violence Crime, he added.

Sitohang said he expects that the Press Council will issue Sexual Violence Reporting Guideline quickly, including for sexual violence prevention and handling and female journalist protection.

In commemoration of the 2023 World Press Freedom Day, the commission lauded journalists, specifically female journalists, for their work to support the eradication of violence against women and female leaders.

This is despite the fact that their job is fraught with danger and there is no optimal protection for female media workers yet.

The commission also expressed support for press freedom as one of the pillars of democracy and urged the government to open access to female journalists to do their job in conflict regions with protection insurance, Sitohang said.

The freedom of the press is mandated within Article 19 of the Declaration of Human Rights, he added.

Meanwhile, Head of the Women Workers Team at Komnas PerempuanTiasri Wiandanisaid there are important aspects that should be considered in relation to the prevalence of violence against women in workplace cases.

These include the fact that sexual violence can affect a person's mental and physical well-being.

Because of this, in the effort to support workplace safety and health, the commission has urged everyone to create a safe and comfortable workplace for everyone, specifically female press workers.

Employers, workers' unions, and workers have the responsibility to make the workplace a safe space in terms of work relations, Wiandani said.

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Source: Antara News Agency

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Inspectorate General of the Religious Affairs Ministry has established synergy with the Inspectorate General of the Health Ministry by signing an agreement on supervising the implementation of the 1444H/2023M Hajj pilgrimage."We do not only rely on internal capabilities but also with synergies to improve the quality of our supervisory performance," Inspector General of the Ministry of Religious Affairs Faisal Ali Hasyimsaid in Jakarta on Thursday.

He informed that his party has been closely monitoring the implementation of the Hajj pilgrimage since the planning process of the Hajj Pilgrimage Fees (BPIH) determination.

Hasyim noted that the synergy is a symbol of enthusiasm to continue overseeing the role of the government's Internal Supervisory Apparatus (APIP) in improving the quality of supervisory performance.

ccording to him, the challenges of organizing this year's Hajj are very different considering there are approximately 64 thousand elderly Hajj candidates.

However, these challenges can be handled with synergy in overseeing and maintaining the pilgrims' satisfaction index recorded during the previous Hajj implementation.

"This synergy is the beginning of the two Inspectorate Generals collaborating for the benefit of the people," Hasyim remarked.

Meanwhile, Inspector General of the Health MinistryMurti Utamiwelcomed the synergy for monitoring the 2023 Hajj.

ccording to Utami, her party also shares the vision to monitor the Hajj pilgrimage organization in terms of accountability and performance.

"In the future, we hope that the output from the cooperation can improve the quality of the program and provide several recommendations for improvement. This includes recommendations regarding health services for pilgrims," she conveyed.

Earlier, the Ministry of Religious Affairs, in collaboration with the Ministry of Hajj of Saudi Arabia, held a briefing on the technical guidance for the heads of flight groups ahead of the 2023 Hajj season.

"Hajj officers, especially the head of the flight groups, will learn to improve their skills, empathy, and management in serving pilgrims in Saudi Arabia," the Ministry's Director of Hajj Development, Arsad Hidayat, said.

He added that the technical guidance aims to maintain the quality of Hajj officers in assisting and serving pilgrims in Saudi Arabia.

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Source: Antara News Agency

The Kingdom of Cambodia is holding the historic and solemn Opening Ceremony of the 32nd SEA Games and the 12th ASEAN Para Games 2023, at Morodok Techo National Stadium in Phnom Penh this evening after awaiting 64 years.

The auspicious celebration will be presided over by Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Cambodia, and his spouse Samdech Kittiprittpundit Bun Rany Hun Sen, with visiting H.E. Dr. Thongloun Sisoulith, President of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Cambodian high-ranking officials, distinguished national and international guests, civil servants and the general public in attendance.

The glorious ceremony is held after the Kingdom has been preparing herself for seven years for infrastructure development and capacity building of athletes, as well as when the country is enjoying full peace, political and social stability, safety, security, order, economic growth, and development in all domains.

Varieties of art performances from well-known singers, dancers, and artists will be showcased to cheer the historically regional event more solemnly.

Cambodia is hosting the 32nd SEA Games from May 5 to 17, and the 12th ASEAN Para Games from June 3 to 9, under the motto: "Sports: Live in Peace".

The host country had provided free entry for the spectators to all tournaments, free accommodation and food for sport delegates, and free broadcasting rights for media partners. This reaffirms the Kingdom’s commitment to hosting the regional sports family and international guests in neighbourly environment of solidarity and friendship.

Sports not only gives people healthy, a sole solidarity, friendship, good cooperation with understanding, and mixed feelings of joys and concerns, but it also teaches us how to work harmoniously with other stakeholders, especially the sports committee.

"Today is an era of competition, not a barrier or an overthrough of the development and progress of others, especially young generation. We compete each other to increase quality, strengthen quality and keep up with quality. Conservationism is like a stone stays on sprouts," said Samdech Techo Hun Sen at a graduation ceremony of Vanda Institute on Mar. 23.

SEA Games 2023 is welcoming over 12,400 athletes, coaches, and staff from participating ten ASEAN member countries and Timor-Leste.

The regional athletes are set to compete in 37 sports with 581 events: 384 for men, 229 women, and 48 mixed.

As the host country, Cambodia has determined to win medals as much as possible. As of the evening of May 04, Cambodia has won nine medals (five gold and four silver) in Kun Bokator and Jiu-Jitsu, making the Kingdom stay on the top of Medal Table.

Source: Agence Kampuchea Presse (AKP)

2023 Southeast Asian Games, commonly known as the 32nd Southeast Asian Games or the 32nd SEA Games officially kicked off this evening under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen and his spouse Samdech Kittiprittpundit Bun Rany Hun Sen.

Visiting H.E. Dr. Thongloun Sisoulith, President of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Cambodian high-ranking officials, foreign ambassadors accredited to Cambodia, distinguished national and international guests, civil servants and the general public were present on the occasion.

The solemn opening ceremony began with music performances and shows by Cambodian famous singers, dancers and artists, followed by magnificent spectacles, display of colourful lights, parade of Cambodian flag, SEA Games Federation (SEAGF) flag and sports delegates, the arrival of the SEA Games-ASEAN Para Games Torch from its regional relay and its Tonle Sap tour, and firework display above the Morodok Techo National Stadium, the new US$150 million sports complex in Phnom Penh capital.

At this glorious event, Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen on behalf of His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, and the Royal Government of Cambodia as well as on his own behalf officially declared the opening ceremony of the 32nd SEA Games from May 5 to 17 and the 12th ASEAN Para Games from June 3 to 9, even though some sports, including cricket, hockey, Ouk Chaktrang (Chess), football, sailing, volleyball, Obstacle Race, Kun Bokator, and Jiu-Jitsu have started since April 29.

After the official declaration, some 60,000 spectators present at the sports complex and more than 12,000 athletes and sport delegates from the 10 ASEAN Member States and Timor-Leste shouted with joy and pride.

The regional athletes are set to compete in 37 sports with 581 events: 384 for men, 229 women, and 48 mixed, and ahead of Friday’s official opening ceremony, Cambodian athletes made a strong start with 9 medals (5 gold and 4 silver), followed by the Philippines closely behind with 7 medals (2 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze), Laos with 4 medals (a gold and 3 bronzes), and Thailand with 3 medals (a gold, a silver, and a bronze).

Source: Agence Kampuchea Presse (AKP)