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Indonesia Passes Maternal and Child Welfare Law to Bolster Family Support and Address Societal Disparities

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The recent passage of Indonesia’s new Maternal and Child Welfare Law marks a significant legislative effort aimed at enhancing conditions for working mothers and fathers. However, amidst its noble intentions, the law has sparked debates regarding its potential impacts on gender norms and inequality in welfare, cautioned by the National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan).