ABSTRACT
This study examines the effectiveness of various policy interventions in addressing violence against women in Indonesia. The research employed policy review, descriptive analysis, and focus group discussions to assess the current situation of violence against women and evaluate the effectiveness of prevention and response strategies. The findings reveal that violence against women persists in various forms despite existing regulations and programs. Key challenges include limited data interoperability, ineffective integrated services, and insufficient strategies to reach victims with specific characteristics. While policies and frameworks are in place, their implementation remains inconsistent and often falls short of addressing the complexities of the issue. The study recommends that policymakers strengthen both prevention and response strategies in future development planning by enhancing coordination across sectors, improving data management systems, and ensuring targeted outreach programs for vulnerable groups. These measures are crucial to reducing violence against women and fostering gender equality. Furthermore, empowering women and girls through improved protection mechanisms will contribute significantly to achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5 on Gender Equality and enabling broader participation of women in various sectors of national development.
