The Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection cautioned all parties involved in the 2024 General Elections to present a child-friendly election and not exploit children for electoral purposes.
"It is important to understand that the dynamics of the 'democracy fiesta' not only affects the general public but also presents a significant implication for our children," the ministry's assistant deputy for the protection of children from violence, Ciput Eka Purwanti, noted, as per the statement here, Wednesday.
The official remarked that taking along children in political campaign events could have adverse effects on their psychological condition. Moreover, parents often do not realize its effect on their children, she noted.
"Psychological conditions of our children can be affected by provocative languages often shouted by electoral candidates, their campaign team, or supporters in political campaigns," Purwanti stated.
"It could also cause discomfort in the children and reduce quality free time (that they should enjoy)," she added.
Involving children in political campaigns could also potentially violate Law No. 23 of 2022 on Child Protection, the official stressed.
Hence, parents who take along their children to participate in political campaigns, especially if done through coercion, should be penalized, she emphasized.
Purwanti also highlighted the need to optimize the role of election stakeholders, such as her ministry, the Home Affairs Ministry, the General Elections Commission (KPU), the General Election Supervisory Agency (Bawaslu), and the Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) in realizing a child-friendly political climate.
She pointed out that election stakeholders should provide children with facilities, such as a special play space for those whose parents participate in political campaigns under adult supervision as well as provide proper information about politics to first-time voters.
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"It is important to understand that the dynamics of the 'democracy fiesta' not only affects the general public but also presents a significant implication for our children," the ministry's assistant deputy for the protection of children from violence, Ciput Eka Purwanti, noted, as per the statement here, Wednesday.
The official remarked that taking along children in political campaign events could have adverse effects on their psychological condition. Moreover, parents often do not realize its effect on their children, she noted.
"Psychological conditions of our children can be affected by provocative languages often shouted by electoral candidates, their campaign team, or supporters in political campaigns," Purwanti stated.
"It could also cause discomfort in the children and reduce quality free time (that they should enjoy)," she added.
Involving children in political campaigns could also potentially violate Law No. 23 of 2022 on Child Protection, the official stressed.
Hence, parents who take along their children to participate in political campaigns, especially if done through coercion, should be penalized, she emphasized.
Purwanti also highlighted the need to optimize the role of election stakeholders, such as her ministry, the Home Affairs Ministry, the General Elections Commission (KPU), the General Election Supervisory Agency (Bawaslu), and the Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) in realizing a child-friendly political climate.
She pointed out that election stakeholders should provide children with facilities, such as a special play space for those whose parents participate in political campaigns under adult supervision as well as provide proper information about politics to first-time voters.
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Editor: Aditya Eko Sigit Wicaksono
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