End Violence Now! Bali Regional Office of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights Urges Communities to Protect Women's Right to Water
Legal educator, Herawati, explained that the concept of gender is not only limited to biological differences but also encompasses social roles shaped by cultural norms
Discussion titled “Ending Gender-Based Violence: Perspectives on the Right to Water and Legal Access.”
Kabarnusa.com, Tabanan - The Bali Regional Office of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights participated in a public discussion titled “Ending Gender-Based Violence: Perspectives on the Right to Water and Legal Access.”
The event was organized by the Bali Women Crisis Center Legal Aid Institute (LBH BWCC) at Kubu Bali WCC, Banjar Kekeran, Penatahan Village, Tabanan Regency.
Attending the event were Senior Legal Educator Ida Ayu Putu Herawati, representing the Bali Regional Office of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, along with the Assistant III of the Tabanan Regency Secretariat, a representative from Komnas Perempuan, the Sub-District Head of Penebel, village heads from across Penebel District, and various other key stakeholders.
The discussion highlighted the importance of clean water as a fundamental human right and its connection to women's empowerment and protection from gender-based violence.
Herawati explained that the concept of gender extends beyond biological differences, encompassing social roles shaped by cultural norms.
She also emphasized the importance of equitable water resource management in Bali, particularly through the subak (traditional Balinese water governance) system, which reflects the values of Tri Hita Karana.
The Bali Regional Office of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights also promotes the optimization of Village Legal Aid Posts (Posbankumdes) to resolve legal issues related to water access through a communal approach while informing the public about paralegal capacity-building programs to strengthen access to justice at the village level.
This initiative aligns with Law No. 15 of 2023 on the Province of Bali, which recognizes the role of customary villages and subak as integral parts of the regional legal system.
Through this public discussion, the Bali Regional Office of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights aims to raise public awareness of their rights, particularly regarding equitable access to natural resources and legal protection for vulnerable groups.
The office appreciates this initiative and remains committed to supporting efforts in education, advocacy, and legal awareness on various strategic issues related to human rights and social justice.