Trends in Sexual Violence in Higher Education are Fluctuating

The Indonesian National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan) has recorded fluctuations in direct reports of sexual violence in educational settings over the past five years. In 2015, there were three reported cases of sexual violence in educational environments.

This number increased to 10 reports in 2016. Cases of sexual violence in educational settings then decreased to three reports in 2017.

Cases rose again to 15 reports in 2019. Meanwhile, 10 cases of sexual violence in educational settings were recorded up to August 2020.

These various cases are merely the tip of the iceberg. Many cases of sexual violence in educational settings remain unreported.

Nevertheless, the government must continue to implement prevention and response measures for sexual violence in educational settings. This is done as part of the elimination of discrimination against women.

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (Kemendikbud Ristek) has issued regulations for the prevention and handling of sexual violence in higher education institutions. This is stipulated in Permendibud Ristek Number 30 of 2021.