Funded by
Global Affairs Canada through Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI)
Document
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Budget
CAD 35.000
Period
June 15, 2025 – January 31, 2026
Description
Violence against women is a widespread human rights violation that continues to occur in Indonesia—in private, public, and digital spaces. Despite the presence of policies and regulations aimed at protecting women, many cases remain unresolved. One underlying issue is the lack of attention to victim companions, particularly those from grassroots women’s organizations. These companions play a vital role in supporting survivors, yet their capacity is often overlooked, especially in adapting to digital security challenges.
In response, Penabulu Foundation, supported by CFLI, initiated this program based on demands from women’s organizations across five provinces—Banten, Yogyakarta, East Java, East Nusa Tenggara, and East Kalimantan—who expressed the urgent need to strengthen the skills of victim companions to improve service quality.
The program consists of nine online training sessions covering three main themes: case handling, referral network development, and digital safety. These sessions are designed to be interactive, using games and simulations, and facilitated by experienced professionals.
The project also includes 15 coaching sessions for five women’s organizations and three learning forums where companions can exchange experiences and best practices.
A unique feature of this project is its focus on digital safety—a pressing concern for companions who actively voice issues on social media. The goal is for them to safely and effectively engage in digital advocacy for gender justice.
Advocacy campaigns will also be conducted via social media and websites, targeting the general public and stakeholders. The project aims to foster cultural change toward gender equality and encourage a public service system that is responsive to victims’ needs.
In the long term, this project not only enhances individual capacity but also strengthens women’s organizations as agents of change in the effort to end violence against women in Indonesia.
Funding
This program is supported by Global Affairs Canada through Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI), program period June 15, 2025 – January 31, 2026, with total funding of CAD 35.000
