Jakarta, Nov. 2 -- Indonesia's minister for women's empowerment and child protection called on the government and women's organizations to work together to increase women's participation in development and combat violence against women and children.

Minister Arifah Fauzi highlighted the potential of the Association of Female Middle East Alumni (Perwatt), an organization of Indonesian women who studied in the Middle East, to drive social change.

Her remarks came during the inauguration of Perwatt's central, regional, and special branch boards for 2025-2030.

Fauzi said Muslim women play key roles in da'wah (Islamic propagation), education, and empowerment across multiple sectors.

"Women make up nearly half of Indonesia's population. Nat...