2025 Theses Master's

Ten Years of Lessons and Challenges in Sexual Violence Prevention in Indonesia: An Integrative Literature Review and Analysis of State Report to The CEDAW Committee

Asikin, Alda Soraya

The effort to prevent sexual violence before it occurs is seen as a critical and essential strategy that can also help to prevent recidivism and victimization of sexual violence, however, to make sure these prevention strategies are successful, it is important to learn from past practices. Although evaluation on current knowledge and information is essential to encourage more effective development of relevant intervention in the future, there has not been any systematic or integrative literature research that focuses on synthesizing all the findings regarding sexual violence prevention in Indonesia.

By using integrative literature review and policy frame analysis to Indonesia 8th periodic report to CEDAW comittee, this research aims to explore three main questions: (1) What do we know about sexual violence prevention in Indonesia from research in the past 10 years?; (2) What do we know about sexual violence prevention in Indonesia from the state reports to the CEDAW committee? (3) What are the missing gaps of sexual violence prevention policies and actions in Indonesia?.

This study found that efforts for sexual violence prevention are including at least 10 laws and policies, six strategies in sexual violence prevention and the integration of digital and interactive media in the prevention actions. However, a review and analysis of the literature and policy framework reveal significant gaps in these initiatives. Specifically, marginalized groups, key stakeholders, and holistic approaches have been excluded from the discourse.

This study highlights critical shortcomings in sexual violence prevention actions and policies in Indonesia, including the lack of male involvement and a focus on masculinity, the absence of an intersectional approach, the marginalization of diverse vulnerable groups, the failure to institutionalize intervention strategies, and insufficient attention to city- and provincial-level policies.

Keywords: Sexual violence prevention, Indonesia, CEDAW, Gender equality, Integrative Literature Review, Policy Frame Analysis