MPR Waka speaks the importance of support to increase the role of women in politics

Jakarta – Deputy Chairman of the Indonesian Folk Consultative Assembly, Lestari Moerdijat, emphasizes the importance of sustainable support to increase the role of women in the political world. According to him, commitment to gender equality must be realized in a real policy and implementation. “The policy that requires the list of legislative candidates must indeed complement the 30% of women. Based on data from the General Electoral Commission (KPU), the representation of women in the Indonesian parliament increased only slightly from 20.5% in the 2019 election to 21.9% in the 2024 election. In fact, the achievement of the highest women’s superstition index in the last two elections was still in the area of ​​28-32% with the Nasdem party to the party with the highest percentage of female cadres. Browse to continue with the content, as reality, Lestari or known called Rerie, said that Ra Kartini’s struggle in the struggle for equality is still very relevant today. He also emphasized the lack of understanding of some political parties and the public about the importance of the presence of women in the political process and policy making. Rerie believes that more and more women are involved in politics, the policy produced will be more diverse and inclusive. According to Rerie, the struggle to improve women’s representation through concrete steps must be performed, including building collective awareness of the importance of gender equality in every aspect of national and state life. He hopes that all parties, both government, political parties and the community can work together to continue the spirit of Kartini in creating a greater space for women to play an active role in national development. (Ega/Ega) HOEGENG Awards 2025 Read the inspiring story of the exemplary police candidate here