Jakarta, Aug. 17 -- The Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection echoed the importance of independence for women and children in the country during the commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of Indonesian Independence.

"The logo and theme for the 80th Independence Day were launched in coincidence with the commemoration of National Children's Day, July 23. The theme is United Sovereignty, Prosperous People, Advanced Indonesia," the ministry's Secretary, Titi Eko Rahayu, remarked in Jakarta on Sunday.

On this Independence Day, she expressed hopes for Indonesian women and children to have independent access to health and education, and also be free from violence.

"As Indonesia matures, women and children must have independence....