Sorong, July 24 -- The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has launched the Women- and Child-Friendly Village initiative in Sorong District, Southwest Papua Province, to promote a safe and inclusive environment that upholds the rights of women and children.

UNICEF child protection officer Dhiana Anggraeni said in Sorong on Thursday that the program was developed through collaboration between UNICEF, the local government, and the community.

It aims to improve quality of life, protect vulnerable groups, and strengthen the role of women in village development.

"Through this initiative, we want to ensure that women and children in Southwest Papua have safe spaces, free from violence, and equitable access to essential services," she sai...