FILM DOKUMENTER "KEKERASAN BERBASIS GENDER DI PAPUA" - USAID INDONESIA

Summary

Alex Elfrida, a nurse at Puskesmas Tanjung Ria in Papua, shares her perspective on gender-based violence in Indonesia, particularly in Papua. She discusses the cultural and social factors that perpetuate violence, despite legal prohibitions. With over 14 years of experience, she has seen many cases of gender-based violence and has helped establish Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to improve coordination between health, police, and legal services. Alex hopes her children will become advocates against gender-based violence, promoting awareness both locally and globally.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker is Alex Elfrida, a nurse at Puskesmas Tanjung Ria and a mother of two children.
• 😀 Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a significant issue in Indonesia and Papua due to societal and cultural factors.
• 😀 Cultural practices, such as the belief that men have full rights over women once a bride price is paid, contribute to gender-based violence.
• 😀 Lack of comprehensive understanding and awareness about gender-based violence among the community exacerbates the problem.
• 😀 Alex has been working for 14 years in Tanjung Ria's healthcare services and handles cases related to GBV as a counselor.
• 😀 On average, 12-15 GBV victims visit Puskesmas Tanjung Ria annually, with many others seeking help from hospitals or police stations.
• 😀 A standardized SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) for handling GBV victims has been developed, which ensures a more systematic and coordinated response from various stakeholders.
• 😀 Before the SOP, collaboration between healthcare, police, and legal services was fragmented, but now the process is more streamlined.
• 😀 The presence of a comprehensive support system and SOPs has significantly improved the efficiency of GBV case management in the community.
• 😀 Alex hopes her children will become agents of change, advocating against gender-based violence and promoting its unacceptability legally and socially, both locally and globally.

Q & A

What is Alex Elfrida's role and where does she work?

Alex Elfrida is a nurse at the Tanjung Ria Health Center (Puskesmas Tanjung Ria) and works in providing healthcare services, particularly in the area of gender-based violence.

What is Alex's perspective on gender-based violence in Indonesia, especially in Papua?

Alex believes that gender-based violence remains high in both Indonesia and Papua, primarily due to a lack of widespread knowledge about the issue and cultural practices that sometimes justify it.

How does culture play a role in the persistence of gender-based violence in Papua?

In Papua, certain cultural practices, such as the belief that a man has full rights over a woman after paying a dowry, contribute to the continuation of gender-based violence, despite it being illegal under the law.

What is the role of education and awareness in addressing gender-based violence according to Alex?

Alex stresses the importance of increasing public awareness and knowledge about gender-based violence, particularly in lower-level communities, where information may not reach effectively.

How many gender-based violence cases does Tanjung Ria Health Center handle annually?

Tanjung Ria Health Center typically handles between 12 to 15 cases of gender-based violence each year.

How does the Tanjung Ria Health Center address cases of gender-based violence?

The health center has developed a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for handling gender-based violence victims, which ensures a coordinated and standardized approach by all staff, not just the counselor.

How has the implementation of SOPs improved the handling of gender-based violence cases?

The introduction of SOPs has improved coordination and efficiency in handling gender-based violence cases, as different departments (health, police, and social services) now work together more effectively.

What impact did the website and collaboration with the integrated service center have on gender-based violence response?

The website and collaboration with the integrated service center have helped streamline operations and ensure that staff work according to established procedures, making the process smoother and more effective.

What are Alex's hopes for her children in relation to gender-based violence?

Alex hopes her children will become advocates for change, speaking out against gender-based violence and spreading awareness about the issue, not only in Papua but globally.

What does Alex hope to achieve through the education of her children regarding gender-based violence?

Alex wants her children to be vocal advocates who can educate others about the unacceptability of gender-based violence, spreading this message across their peers, in their community, and beyond.