Women's Solidarity Groups Give DPR a 'Zero Score', Accusing It of Ignoring Grassroots Women's Reality
Indonesian women's solidarity group 'Solidaritas Perempuan' has awarded the parliament (DPR) a 'zero score,' accusing it of ignoring the realities and needs of grassroots women in discussions surrounding the Job Creation Law (UU Cipta Kerja). The group specifically criticizes the DPR for lacking consideration of how land and natural resource policies impact women's livelihoods.
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