The 1945 Constitution and its amendments include provisions to protect individuals from violence, but none have explicitly addressed Violence Against Women.
Indonesia does not have a standalone law addressing violence against women. The country has related legislation addressing some forms of violence, but they are gender neutral and do not situate such violence within systemic inequalities and power imbalances.
1) Law Number 23 of 2004 regarding Elimination of Household Violence, 2004, including provisions on criminal offences and victim protection.
2) The Law on the Crime of Sexual Violence, No. 12 of 2022, which criminalizes various forms of sexual violence, including provisions for victim protection mechanisms.
3) Law on Crime of Trafficking in Persons No 21 of 2007
4) Law on Penal Code No. 1 of 2023
The country is currently working on developing a National Action Plan on Violence Against Women.
The Law on the Crime of Sexual Violence of 2022, criminalizes various forms of sexual violence, including sexual harassment, setting penalties for offenders.
Marital Rape is not formally criminalized in Indonesia.
According to the Marriage Law 1972, Chapter 2, Article 4, a man can marry more than one woman.
The law establishes equal rights for men and women regarding marriage consent and initiation of divorce/annulment proceedings.
Article 7, paragraph (2) of Law 16 of 2019, marriage under the age of 19 can be granted through special permission from the court, on the grounds of extreme urgency and supporting evidence (i.e. if the girl is pregnant)
Article 7, paragraph (2) of Law 16 of 2019, marriage under the age of 19 can be granted through special permission from the court, on the grounds of extreme urgency and supporting evidence (i.e. if the girl is pregnant)
There is no law in Indonesia explicitly prohibiting female genital mutilation (FGM) or penalizing those who perform it.
Ministry of Health Regulation No. 1636/2010 states that FGM is not a recognized medical treatment. Regulation No. 6/2014 fails to criminalize the practice or impose sanctions, effectively allowing it to continue.
Ministry of Women Empowerment and Child Protection (MoWECP) (Indonesian: Kementerian Pemberdayaan Perempuan Dan Perlindungan Anak abbreviated kemenpppa) of the Republic of Indonesia, is responsible for the rights and welfare of women and children of Indonesia.
In 2025, the MoWECP and the Ministry of Social Affairs (MoSA) have established a team to formulate a comprehensive and structured cooperation mechanism to oversee prevention and response to Violence Against Women.
National Commission for Eradication of Violence against Women (Komnas Perempuan) is an independent state body for the enforcement of women's rights in Indonesia.
The Ministry of Women Empowerment and Child Protection (KemenPPPA) runs an online information system called SIMFONI-PPA. The system collects administrative data from service providers in the country (on health, justice, and social services), specifically on women and child protection. However, not all service providers in the country are linked to the system and not all services linked to it provide data.
There are no courts specialized on violence against women in the country.
Data from 2024, representing the number of women and girls whose cases were on trial that year.
There are at least 22 legal aid organizations specializing on legal support for survivors of violence against women and girls.
The Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation, the Indonesian Legal Resources Center, and the Indonesian Legal Aid Association for Women are implementing a project together to expand access to justice and strengthen the capacity and quality of legal aid services.
The Ministry of Women Empowerment and Child Protection (KemenPPPA) runs an online information system called SIMFONI-PPA. The system collects administrative data from service providers in the country (on health, justice, police and social services), specifically on women and child protection. However, not all service providers in the country are linked to the system and not all services linked to it provide data.
Women and Child Service Units (UPPA) handle all cases of violence against women, including trafficking.
Training is conducted for frontline service providers on the survivor-centered approach. The exact number of trained professionals is not available, as there has been a number of trainings conducted. The Law on Sexual Violence Crime No. 12/2022 requires trainings to be conducted.
The Ministry of Women Empowerment and Child Protection (KemenPPPA) runs an online information system called SIMFONI-PPA. The system collects administrative data from service providers in the country (on health, justice, and social services), specifically on women and child protection. However, not all service providers in the country are linked to the system and not all services linked to it provide data.
332 units providing services to respond to violence against women and girls, including hotlines, referrals, safe shelters and economic empowerment services. These are run by the government at sub-national levels. The number of units available currently cover 60% of the total number of units needed, and not all units have adequate facilities and services.
Additionally, there are women crisis centers and community based support services, run by civil society organizations across the country (there is no data available on the number of such services).
In collaboration with the MoPWH, MoWECP developed the SAPA 129 House in 2023, providing temporary shelter for victims of violence. Safe House and Community Based Services (Layanan Berbasis Komunitas/LBK) an integral part of the SAPA 129 final referral service.
The MoWECP launched an online information system for the protection of women and children, serving as a management system and real-time web based application for cases of Violence Against Women and Children “Simfoni-PPA”, it has been implemented in 548 units at subnational level, 418 service centers for women and children’s empowerment, 427 police units and 337 healthcare facilities.
Other helpline/reporting channels that can be accessed are from Komnas Perempuan: Online reporting form: bit.ly/AduanKomnasPerempuan email: pengaduan@komnasperempuan.go.id, Telephone: 021-3903963
