violence against women in Surabaya?
Last updated March 8, 2013, 13:50 AEDT
East Java is one of the provinces that have high levels of violence against women are highest in Indonesia. Reporter Radio Australia, Astrid Berendsen, talking with residents of the city of Surabaya to find out what women experience in his hometown and what they think should be done to reduce violence against women.
Interview with Astrid Berendsen Counselors Institute For Women Protection Centre Children's fund Surabaya, Tika Ayuningdyah (Credit: ABC)
Photo: CHI_caff_women_20120513
In 2011 the National Commission on Violence Against Women survey revealed cases of violence against women. East Java province ranks second with 24 555 women who are victims of violence.
A counselor at the institution Women and Children Protection Center Surabaya, Ayuningdyah Tika, which is often called Tika, recounted his experience dealing with cases of violence against women.
"A housewife, victims of domestic violence for years, he does not want to save the report until one day her husband threw a bowl of hot soup meatballs, about the eyes, tearing, and now the victim suffered permanent disability. "
But according to Tika, an increasing number of reported violence is also a sign of the increasing courage and awareness of victims of violence to report.
"Initially cases like this do not know to be reported to anyone ... With the program of the Ministry of Women's Empowerment, slowly the women victims of domestic violence arises, either on the basis of not strong or brave or desperate or anything. "
Kaka Suharto, 23 years old, consider Surabaya as a fairly safe place.
"I think Surabaya very comfortable, very safe city compared with other major cities. Because I think it's unique Surabaya. Many people are still, so to speak, to uphold eastern culture, but the city itself is quite metropolitan. So the mix between the two that makes a unique "
One example of 'Eastern culture' is what he knew about 'Bonita' (female hooligans) which he treated by members of the football team's supporters Surabaya others well.
Stephanie Cole, 30, a young women origin Tennessee, United States, who has lived in Surabaya for two and a half years also commented the same.
"Actually, I feel safer here than in my hometown [in the USA]. I often walk alone at night, to shop or to the supermarket and I never felt unsafe, not as in my home -if I walk alone at night there, I always hold the key in my hand, ready to defend himself if there are people who attack me "
But, Anna Angelina, 25 years old, had a bad experience that makes a different opinion.
"Surabaya if categorized as a safe city could say no ... I myself experienced almost robbed, and then in front of me there guy, but even I who became the target. Perhaps because I am a girl so considered weaker "
Anna claimed to have been victims of jambret in public, and no one was helping her. Assistance of the police too, from his experience at the time, considered very limited.
"I go to the police at the time, but unfortunately not too ditanggepin, just dibuatin report any kind is lost. Ditanyain not at all, 'you're not okay?' or 'what there is wound'. There's no concern at all to the victims. "
The cause (and prevention) violence against women
According to Tika, the main factors that lead to violence against women, especially those occurring in the household is the economic factor. The majority of domestic violence victims are from people who lower economic status, where domestic violence is usually triggered from a husband who does not work and could not support his family.
When asked their opinion about what should be done efforts to reduce violence against women, These four young women have diverse opinions.
Anna said the need for special transportation and counseling women on the community to be more concerned about the cases of violence against women.
Stephanie also suggest an increase in the facility, with the installation of surveillance cameras on the outside of buildings.
While Kaka believes that keeping association is one business that can be done to reduce violence against women
Meanwhile, Tika commented that women should be aware that his mission is not only to serve men.
"A woman was not destined only to be at home, taking care of the child care of the house ... We should be able to do something for ourselves. Women should be able to empower themselves. We can not be victims of domestic violence, if we can treat ourselves precious. "
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